65053 ZIP Code — Lohman, MO

Cole County, Missouri

ZIP code 65053 is located in Lohman, Missouri, within Cole County. It covers approximately 34.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65053

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 $292,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,222. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65053 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,478

population

34.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lohman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65109 Jefferson City (5.3 mi) 65074 Russellville (5.9 mi) 65023 Centertown (8.1 mi) 65018 California (10.4 mi) 65064 Olean (10.8 mi) 65103 Jefferson City (11.3 mi) 65107 Jefferson City (11.3 mi) 65104 Jefferson City (11.3 mi) 65105 Jefferson City (11.3 mi) 65108 Jefferson City (11.3 mi) 65106 Jefferson City (11.3 mi) 65111 Jefferson City (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,478
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	34.72 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.5370
Longitude	-92.3772
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.4%	39.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	23.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,478

Population

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$104,222

Median household income

$42,371

Per capita income

$292,900

Median home value

$718

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

31.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

165

45–54

154

55–59

60–64

150

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	283	19.1%
18 and over	1,195	80.9%
65 and over	446	30.2%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Asian 4%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,342	88.5%
Asian	61	4%
Two or more races	49	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	39	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.4%	39.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	23.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 40.1%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	40.1%
$150k–$200k	15.0%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$104,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 28.3%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

$1M+ 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,900
Median rent / month	$718
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	8.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	27.9%
5+ bedrooms	16.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.6%
Electricity	42.2%
Propane / LP gas	42.9%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	443	77.3%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	70	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	41	7.2%
Households with children under 18	174	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	46.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	11.6%
Married	67.6%	72.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	3.6%
Divorced	6.0%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 16.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	4	1.2%
Elementary school	152	45.6%
High school	106	31.8%
College / grad school	68	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Public administration 17.6%

Retail trade 16.1%

Other services 13.3%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 4.8%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	33.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.5%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,446	97.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,418	95.9%
Born in same state	1,398	94.6%
Born in different state	1,061	71.8%
Foreign born	20	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	60	4.1%
Not a US citizen	60	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	143	9.7%
French	121	8.2%
Polish	63	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	46	3.1%
English	28	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65053

What city is ZIP code 65053 in?

ZIP code 65053 is primarily assigned to Lohman, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65053 in?

ZIP code 65053 falls within Cole County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65053 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 65053 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65053 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 65053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65053 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 65053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65053 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 65053 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65053 in?

ZIP code 65053 observes the CST timezone.