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ZIP Code 65281

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,076

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 65281

What is the median household income in 65281?
The median household income in 65281 is $65,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 65281?
The poverty rate in 65281 is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 65281?
$141,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 65281?
The median gross rent in 65281 is $632 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 65281 residents have a college degree?
23.2% of adults in 65281 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,076
Median Income
$65,000
Median Home Value
$141,300
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,742 (+50.3%) Home Value: +$60,800 (+75.5%) Poverty Rate: -5.6 pp (-50.9%) Bachelor's+: +9.3 pp (+66.9%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+28.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,076
Median Age 43.0
Female 48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 94.8% Black 3.3% Two or More 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $65,000 ±$7,541
Per Capita Income $74,365
Median Family Income $71,520
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Child Poverty Rate 9.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
2.5%
$15–25k
8.5%
$25–35k
6.8%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
26.6%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
19.8%
$150–200k
1.2%
$200k+
4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,408
Owner-Occupied 82.5%
Renter-Occupied 17.5%
Vacancy Rate 23.0%
Median Home Value $141,300
Median Gross Rent $632
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 10.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.5%
$50–100k
24.4%
$100–200k
15.0%
$200–300k
25.3%
$300–500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
2.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.9%
$500–1k
66.0%
$1–1.5k
5.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
18.4%
2 vehicles
54.4%
3+
21.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.8%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
4.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.2%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
24.2%
2000–2009
3.8%
2010+
1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.2%
Graduate Degree 11.3%
Some College / Associate 17.4%
Less Than High School 3.8%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Work from Home 10.1%
Self-Employed 11.9%
Government Workers 14.5%
Private For-Profit 71.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.0%
Construction
11.5%
Retail
11.4%
Transportation
8.8%
Wholesale
7.2%
Agriculture
6.3%
Arts/Entmt.
5.1%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Finance
3.8%
Prof. Services
2.5%
Public Admin
2.3%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
Management
33.6%
Construction
19.8%
Sales
17.7%
Production
16.5%
Food Prep
12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.7 min
Drove Alone 76.2%
Carpool 12.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.1%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,084
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 64.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
9.3%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
12.5%
85+
9.2%
Under 18: 23.2% Working age (18–64): 76.8% 65 and over: 24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
81.4%
Europe
18.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.4%
With a Disability 16.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.5%
Uninsured 4.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.6%
Has a Computer 91.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023