65261 ZIP Code — Keytesville, MO

Chariton County, Missouri

ZIP code 65261 is located in Keytesville, Missouri, within Chariton County. It covers approximately 98.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65261

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $59,583. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65261 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,300

population

98.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65261 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65261

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65261. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keytesville	Acceptable
Keytesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65281 Salisbury (3.3 mi) 65236 Brunswick (10.7 mi) 64660 Mendon (10.7 mi) 64658 Marceline (13.9 mi) 64676 Rothville (14.1 mi) 65244 Clifton Hill (15.1 mi) 65330 Gilliam (15.3 mi) 65349 Slater (16.2 mi) 64681 Sumner (18.5 mi) 65259 Huntsville (18.5 mi) 65230 Armstrong (18.8 mi) 65254 Glasgow (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,300
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	98.68 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	39.4800
Longitude	-92.9249
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	51.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,300

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$59,583

Median household income

$27,963

Per capita income

$115,500

Median home value

$385

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

613

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	370	28.5%
18 and over	930	71.5%
65 and over	273	21.0%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,239	93%
Two or more races	51	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	32	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	51.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$59,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,500
Median rent / month	$385
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	40.1%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.1%
Electricity	47.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Wood	15.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	278	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	30	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	49	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	77	17.7%
Households with children under 18	128	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	35.0%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	25.0%
Married	59.3%	58.1%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	7.8%
Divorced	10.0%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.1%
Kindergarten	16	9.4%
Elementary school	65	38.0%
High school	39	22.8%
College / grad school	44	25.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 13.6%

Retail trade 13.6%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Public administration 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Construction 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 5.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Professional & management 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	16.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	15.7%
Uninsured under 19	24.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,167	89.8%
Spanish	12	1.0%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,293	99.5%
Born in same state	1,287	99.0%
Born in different state	1,085	83.5%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	141	10.8%
Italian	67	5.2%
Arab	39	3%
English	14	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.3%
German	2	0.2%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	82.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65261

What city is ZIP code 65261 in?

ZIP code 65261 is primarily assigned to Keytesville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65261 in?

ZIP code 65261 falls within Chariton County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65261 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 65261 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65261?

16% of residents in ZIP code 65261 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65261 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 65261 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65261?

The median home value in ZIP code 65261 is $115,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 65261 in?

ZIP code 65261 observes the CST timezone.