65542 ZIP Code – Licking, Missouri
65542 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Licking, Missouri, part of Texas County with a population of approximately 6,804 residents. At $42,813, the median household income here runs below the Missouri average and well below the U.S. average. At $121,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 78.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $653, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.2%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 15.1%, near the national average. About 12.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 38.9, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 65436, 65555, 65541.
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ZIP 65542 vs. Missouri vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 65542 | MO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,804 | 6,010 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $62k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $653 | $824 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 42.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | 14.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.0% | 21.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 65436 – Beulah
- 65555 – Raymondville
- 65541 – Lenox
- 65570 – Success
- 65462 – Edgar Springs
- 65444 – Bucyrus
- 65557 – Roby
- 65483 – Houston
- 65461 – Duke
- 65552 – Plato
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65436 | BEULAH | Not provided | Not provided |
| 65555 | RAYMONDVILLE | 1,224 | $44,464 |
| 65541 | LENOX | 173 | Not provided |
| 65570 | SUCCESS | 715 | $31,234 |
| 65462 | EDGAR SPRINGS | 1,154 | $48,125 |