65301 ZIP Code — Sedalia, MO

Pettis County, Missouri

ZIP code 65301 is located in Sedalia, Missouri, within Pettis County. It covers approximately 223.41 square miles and serves a population of 34,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 65301

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 $148,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $56,271. 35% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 65301 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

34,994

population

223.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sedalia	Acceptable
Sedalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65350 Smithton (7.2 mi) 65334 Hughesville (10.1 mi) 65337 La Monte (11.2 mi) 65332 Green Ridge (11.6 mi) 65335 Ionia (13.9 mi) 65333 Houstonia (14.8 mi) 65348 Otterville (15.1 mi) 65329 Florence (15.4 mi) 65325 Cole Camp (17.9 mi) 65336 Knob Noster (18.4 mi) 65276 Pilot Grove (18.6 mi) 65360 Windsor (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,994
Population density	157 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	223.41 sq mi
Water area	1.90 sq mi
Latitude	38.7032
Longitude	-93.2368
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	52.2%	50.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

34,994

Population

157

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$56,271

Median household income

$30,909

Per capita income

$148,100

Median home value

$837

Median monthly rent

67.0%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

10,666

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,203

Under 5

1,221

1,303

5–9

1,323

1,217

10–14

1,235

1,208

15–19

1,227

991

20–24

1,007

2,257

25–34

2,292

2,218

35–44

2,251

1,896

45–54

1,925

906

55–59

920

1,240

60–64

1,258

1,654

65–74

1,680

870

75–84

883

401

85+

408

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,889	25.4%
18 and over	26,105	74.6%
65 and over	5,896	16.8%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Black or African American 3.1%

Other race 3.1%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	30,399	82.6%
Two or more races	1,943	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,799	4.9%
Black or African American	1,147	3.1%
Other race	1,123	3.1%
Asian	235	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	134	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	50.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	13.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$56,271

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,100
Median rent / month	$837
Owner occupied	67.0%
Renter occupied	33.0%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.2%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,488	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,154	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,207	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,695	27.3%
Households with children under 18	4,548	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,240	31.3%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	26.9%
Married	52.2%	47.3%
Separated	2.0%	2.1%
Widowed	2.7%	10.0%
Divorced	12.3%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	561	6.7%
Kindergarten	438	5.2%
Elementary school	4,016	47.8%
High school	1,835	21.8%
College / grad school	1,554	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Retail trade 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 6.0%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 24.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,448	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,570	93.1%
Spanish	1,792	5.5%
Other Indo-European	1,067	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	684	2.1%
Other languages	40	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	32,512	92.9%
Born in same state	32,175	91.9%
Born in different state	23,906	68.3%
Foreign born	337	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	2,482	7.1%
Not a US citizen	1,092	44.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,159	9%
Arab	2,796	8%
French	2,452	7%
English	316	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	307	0.9%
Irish	35	0.1%
German	27	0.1%
Dutch	14	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65301

What city is ZIP code 65301 in?

ZIP code 65301 is primarily assigned to Sedalia, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65301 in?

ZIP code 65301 falls within Pettis County, Missouri.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65301?

The median home value in ZIP code 65301 is $148,100.

Does ZIP code 65301 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 65301 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 65301?

ZIP code 65301 has an estimated population of 34,994 residents, with a density of 157 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65301?

The median household income in ZIP code 65301 is $56,271, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65301 in?

ZIP code 65301 observes the CST timezone.