| ZIP Code | 65305 |
|---|---|
| City | Whiteman Air Force Base |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Area Code | 660 |
| Elevation | 840 ft |
| Latitude | 38.733116 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.553158 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.07 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.6% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 67 (5%) |
| HS Graduate | 201 (14.9%) |
| Some College | 135 (10%) |
| Associates | 169 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 255 (18.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 521 (38.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,250 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,217/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,001 |
| Vacant Units | 26 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 26 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
ZIP code 65305 is located in Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, within Johnson County. With a population of 3,660, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.4 years. Economically, 65305 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,250 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,217 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 65305 is majority White (67.70%). Residents are well-educated — 57.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 65305 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 65305 in Whiteman Air Force Base, MO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community.