65280 ZIP Code — Rush Hill, MO

Audrain County, Missouri

ZIP code 65280 is located in Rush Hill, Missouri, within Audrain County. It covers approximately 19.01 square miles and serves a population of 277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65280

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,536. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65280 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

277

population

19.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rush Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63352 Laddonia (4.2 mi) 65265 Mexico (5.8 mi) 65232 Benton City (7 mi) 65264 Martinsburg (8.6 mi) 63345 Farber (9.1 mi) 63384 Wellsville (12.5 mi) 63382 Vandalia (14.3 mi) 63462 Perry (15.8 mi) 65231 Auxvasse (16.2 mi) 65282 Santa Fe (16.3 mi) 65285 Thompson (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	277
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	19.01 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	39.2007
Longitude	-91.7322
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	56.7%	58.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	26.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	12.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

277

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$60,536

Median household income

$27,866

Per capita income

Median home value

$622

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

14.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	13.4%
18 and over	240	86.6%
65 and over	74	26.7%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	262	94.6%
Two or more races	15	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	58.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	26.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	12.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 32.3%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	32.3%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
$150k–$200k	18.3%
Median income	$60,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.9%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 32.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$622
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	33.3%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	4.3%
2 vehicles	66.7%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	63.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	80.6%
Cohabiting couple	7	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	3	3.2%
Female householder, no spouse	8	8.6%
Households with children under 18	13	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	51.6%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	15.2%
Married	54.0%	76.2%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.7%
Divorced	7.3%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 53.5%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	93.3%
High school	2	6.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.3%

Public administration 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.4%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Retail trade 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Construction 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.2%
Government	32.9%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	16.2%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	270	97.5%
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)	277	100.0%
Born in same state	275	99.3%
Born in different state	223	80.5%
Foreign born	2	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	24.2%
Arab	36	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	7.6%
Irish	13	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65280

What city is ZIP code 65280 in?

ZIP code 65280 is primarily assigned to Rush Hill, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65280 in?

ZIP code 65280 falls within Audrain County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65280 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 65280 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 65280 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 65280 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65280?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 65280?

ZIP code 65280 has an estimated population of 277 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65280 in?

ZIP code 65280 observes the CST timezone.