65085 ZIP Code — Westphalia, MO

Osage County, Missouri

ZIP code 65085 is located in Westphalia, Missouri, within Osage County. It covers approximately 57.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65085

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 $239,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,103. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 65085 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,225
population
57.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65085 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Westphalia Acceptable
Westphalia Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
65076 Saint Thomas (6.1 mi) 65101 Jefferson City (6.4 mi) 65054 Loose Creek (7.5 mi) 65001 Argyle (8.5 mi) 65035 Freeburg (8.8 mi) 65058 Meta (10.7 mi) 65111 Jefferson City (11.3 mi) 65040 Henley (13.2 mi) 65103 Jefferson City (13.3 mi) 65107 Jefferson City (13.3 mi) 65106 Jefferson City (13.3 mi) 65105 Jefferson City (13.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,225
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 151
Geography
Land area 57.05 sq mi
Water area 0.87 sq mi
Latitude 38.4007
Longitude -92.0714
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 33.5% 38.2% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 39.7% 39.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 24.1% 18.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.8% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,225
Population
21
People per sq mi
34.7
Median age
$76,103
Median household income
$40,108
Per capita income
$239,400
Median home value
$509
Median monthly rent
84.1%
Home ownership
2.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
464
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
55
34
5–9
32
52
10–14
48
30
15–19
28
24
20–24
22
123
25–34
115
39
35–44
37
72
45–54
67
36
55–59
33
33
60–64
30
58
65–74
54
44
75–84
42
30
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1832926.9%
18 and over89673.1%
65 and over25721.0%
Median age34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%
Two or more races 2.3%
Black or African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,19297.1%
Two or more races282.3%
Black or African American50.4%
Hispanic or Latino20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.5% 38.2% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 39.7% 39.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 24.1% 18.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.8% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.8%
$10k–$15k 2.1%
$15k–$25k 3.5%
$25k–$35k 1.5%
$35k–$50k 14.8%
$50k–$75k 21.7%
$75k–$100k 17.5%
$100k–$150k 26.9%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.8%
$10k–$15k2.1%
$15k–$25k3.5%
$25k–$35k1.5%
$35k–$50k14.8%
$50k–$75k21.7%
$75k–$100k17.5%
$100k–$150k26.9%
$150k–$200k4.0%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$76,103

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%
$50k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 12.2%
$150k–$200k 16.1%
$200k–$300k 29.0%
$300k–$500k 15.9%
$500k–$1M 12.7%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$239,400
Median rent / month$509
Owner occupied84.1%
Renter occupied15.9%
Vacant11.3%
Single-family detached89.6%
Large apartment buildings1.1%
Mobile homes2.4%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201915.4%
2000–20097.6%
1990–19993.5%
1980–198914.1%
1970–197919.6%
1960–19695.0%
1950–19597.6%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier24.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom5.0%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms44.1%
4 bedrooms17.0%
5+ bedrooms10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.3%
1 vehicle21.1%
2 vehicles33.8%
3 or more38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.9%
Electricity48.0%
Propane / LP gas34.2%
Wood12.9%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30363.3%
Cohabiting couple102.1%
Male householder, no spouse9620.0%
Female householder, no spouse7014.6%
Households with children under 1819340.3%
Households with seniors (65+)15933.2%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.2%19.6%
Married64.6%65.3%
Separated0.0%0.2%
Widowed3.4%10.0%
Divorced2.8%4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.1%
HS graduate 37.8%
Some college, no degree 10.1%
Associate's degree 7.7%
Bachelor's degree 26.8%
Graduate / professional 9.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.8%
Bachelor's or higher36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2712.4%
Kindergarten104.6%
Elementary school11653.5%
High school5927.2%
College / grad school52.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 20.7%
Manufacturing 20.2%
Education & healthcare 20.2%
Construction 10.3%
Retail trade 6.9%
Information 5.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.9%
Other services 4.4%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Agriculture & mining 1.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%
Professional & management 1.0%
Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts54.0%
Service10.1%
Sales & office13.0%
Natural resources & construction8.6%
Production & transportation14.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.1%
Government30.6%
Self-employed7.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.1%
Carpool7.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.2%
Work from home12.8%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)21.9

Poverty

All people 2.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.1%
Married-couple families 0.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.8%
Retirement income30.1%
Supplemental Security3.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.8%
High blood pressure31.8%
High cholesterol34.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.3%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health14.3%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist64.0%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss15.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans899.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.2%
Under 184.9%
18–64 years6.4%
65 and over24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance90.0%
Public insurance21.3%
No insurance0.7%
Uninsured under 191.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,11290.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,22099.6%
Born in same state1,21599.2%
Born in different state1,15994.6%
Foreign born50.4%
Naturalized citizen50.4%
Not a US citizen480.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13310.9%
Arab1048.5%
AncestryCount%
French856.9%
Polish50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.1%
Internet access85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65085

What city is ZIP code 65085 in?

ZIP code 65085 is primarily assigned to Westphalia, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65085 in?

ZIP code 65085 falls within Osage County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65085 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 65085 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65085 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 65085 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 65085?

ZIP code 65085 has an estimated population of 1,225 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65085?

The median home value in ZIP code 65085 is $239,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 65085 in?

ZIP code 65085 observes the CST timezone.

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