65285 ZIP Code — Thompson, MO

Audrain County, Missouri

ZIP code 65285 is located in Thompson, Missouri, within Audrain County. It covers approximately 55.80 square miles and serves a population of 379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65285

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($83,056) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 65285 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

379

population

55.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thompson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65240 Centralia (4.9 mi) 65265 Mexico (10.6 mi) 65255 Hallsville (13.8 mi) 65284 Sturgeon (14.5 mi) 65232 Benton City (15.8 mi) 65231 Auxvasse (16.3 mi) 65202 Columbia (16.4 mi) 65243 Clark (16.4 mi) 65280 Rush Hill (16.5 mi) 65299 Columbia (16.7 mi) 65262 Kingdom City (17.7 mi) 65282 Santa Fe (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	379
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	55.80 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	39.2021
Longitude	-92.0394
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	31.8%	58.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	52.7%	26.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	10.9%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

379

Population

People per sq mi

64.1

Median age

$83,056

Median household income

$63,641

Per capita income

$158,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

275

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	379	100.0%
65 and over	131	34.6%
Median age	64.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	350	92.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	5.5%
Two or more races	8	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	58.4%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	52.7%	26.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	10.9%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	28.6%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$83,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	28.9%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.2%
Electricity	78.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	76.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	9	4.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	40.8%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.2%	0.0%
Married	81.0%	94.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	5.2%
Divorced	4.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.2%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Other services 14.2%

Retail trade 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	34.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.5%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	379	100.0%
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)	379	100.0%
Born in same state	379	100.0%
Born in different state	262	69.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	17.2%
French	45	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.4%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65285

What city is ZIP code 65285 in?

ZIP code 65285 is primarily assigned to Thompson, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65285 in?

ZIP code 65285 falls within Audrain County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65285 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 65285 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 65285 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 65285 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65285?

7% 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 65285 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 65285 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 65285 in?

ZIP code 65285 observes the CST timezone.