65275 ZIP Code — Paris, MO

Monroe County, Missouri

ZIP code 65275 is located in Paris, Missouri, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 172.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65275

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 $125,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,377. 46% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 65275 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,451

population

172.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65275 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65275

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65275. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paris	Acceptable
Paris	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65258 Holliday (7.8 mi) 65283 Stoutsville (9.5 mi) 65282 Santa Fe (10.1 mi) 65263 Madison (11.4 mi) 63468 Shelbina (15 mi) 63443 Hunnewell (16.2 mi) 63462 Perry (17 mi) 63456 Monroe City (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,451
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	172.32 sq mi
Water area	2.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.5008
Longitude	-91.9992
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	50.0%	53.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,451

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$58,377

Median household income

$32,132

Per capita income

$125,800

Median home value

$513

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,057

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

109

150

45–54

142

55–59

153

60–64

145

198

65–74

186

129

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	464	18.9%
18 and over	1,987	81.1%
65 and over	713	29.1%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Black or African American 1.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,372	96.5%
Black or African American	47	1.9%
Two or more races	17	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	53.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$58,377

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,800
Median rent / month	$513
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.9%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	554	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	63	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	149	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	196	20.4%
Households with children under 18	213	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	424	44.1%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	15.5%
Married	54.7%	56.6%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	16.8%
Divorced	15.2%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.5%
Kindergarten	12	2.5%
Elementary school	247	51.4%
High school	101	21.0%
College / grad school	104	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Construction 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 9.1%

Public administration 7.3%

Other services 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	201	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,404	98.1%
Spanish	119	5.0%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	113	4.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,435	99.3%
Born in same state	2,428	99.1%
Born in different state	1,607	65.6%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.7%
Not a US citizen	2	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	400	16.3%
French	255	10.4%
Italian	190	7.8%
English	12	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	5	0.2%
Polish	5	0.2%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65275

What city is ZIP code 65275 in?

ZIP code 65275 is primarily assigned to Paris, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65275 in?

ZIP code 65275 falls within Monroe County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65275 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 65275 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 65275 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 65275 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65275 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 65275 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65275?

The median home value in ZIP code 65275 is $125,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 65275 in?

ZIP code 65275 observes the CST timezone.