65263 ZIP Code — Madison, MO

Monroe County, Missouri

ZIP code 65263 is located in Madison, Missouri, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 125.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,519 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65263

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,200. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65263 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,519

population

125.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Acceptable
Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65258 Holliday (4.1 mi) 65239 Cairo (11 mi) 65275 Paris (11.4 mi) 65270 Moberly (11.5 mi) 65260 Jacksonville (12.3 mi) 63437 Clarence (16.2 mi) 65247 Excello (16.6 mi) 65243 Clark (17 mi) 63468 Shelbina (18.2 mi) 65259 Huntsville (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,519
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	125.77 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	39.5022
Longitude	-92.2132
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	63.2%	53.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	13.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,519

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$51,200

Median household income

$25,598

Per capita income

$147,700

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

658

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	355	23.4%
18 and over	1,164	76.6%
65 and over	391	25.7%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,397	88.1%
Two or more races	70	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	67	4.2%
Other race	25	1.6%
Black or African American	15	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.5%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	53.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	13.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$51,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,700
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.0%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	276	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	126	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	139	25.0%
Households with children under 18	132	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	47.3%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	23.7%
Married	48.3%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	15.5%
Divorced	19.2%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	8.1%
Kindergarten	14	6.3%
Elementary school	126	56.8%
High school	37	16.7%
College / grad school	27	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 5.2%

Professional & management 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	8.8%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 37.5%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	32.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,443	95.0%
Spanish	8	0.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,504	99.0%
Born in same state	1,498	98.6%
Born in different state	1,112	73.2%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.0%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	160	10.5%
Italian	153	10.1%
Arab	93	6.1%
English	17	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	1.1%
German	4	0.3%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65263

What city is ZIP code 65263 in?

ZIP code 65263 is primarily assigned to Madison, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65263 in?

ZIP code 65263 falls within Monroe County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65263 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 65263 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65263?

20% of residents in ZIP code 65263 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65263?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 65263 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 65263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 65263 in?

ZIP code 65263 observes the CST timezone.