| ZIP Code | 65301 |
|---|---|
| City | Sedalia |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Pettis County |
| Area Code | 660 |
| Elevation | 881 ft |
| Latitude | 38.699117 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.221345 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29159 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 377 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,466 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 3,154 (15%) |
| Associates | 3,116 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,720 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,178 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,906 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,700 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $865/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,096 |
| Vacant Units | 1,337 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,096 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,337 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 65301 is located in Sedalia, Missouri, within Pettis County. With a population of 35,347, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 65301 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,906 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 65301 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $865 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 65301 is primarily White (81.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 65301 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 65301 in Sedalia, MO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,347 residents, a median household income of $58,906, and a median home value of $159,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.