ZIP Code 65541 -- Lenox, MO

Dent | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 6.4x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • With a median age of 27.50, this is a very young community — likely home to a university campus or young professional hub.
  • 90.20% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
150
Unknown
Median Income
$54,931
Home Value
$350,000
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
27.50
Diversity Index
3.90
Very Low
Cost of Living
115.0
above average
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 65541

ZIP code 65541 in Lenox, Missouri is a unknown area with a population of 150. The median household income is $54,931, which is This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $350,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 6.4x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 115.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 27.50 years. Approximately 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Dent, MO.

Population & Age

Total Population
150
Median Age
27.50
Male Population
68
45.3%
Female Population
82
54.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
3.90 Very Low
White
98.0%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.0%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$54,931
Mean Household Income
$51,673
Per Capita Income
$17,973
Below Poverty Line
3.3%

This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$350,000
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
51
Occupied Units
51
Vacant Units
N/A
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
90.2%
Renter Occupied
9.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 6.4x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 90.2% Renter 9.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
41
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
41.0 min

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
100.0%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

115.0
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 65541 is 15.0% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Dent

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
65560 Salem 13,822 $56,250
65440 Boss 206 $37,250
65501 Jadwin 87 $25,417

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 65541

ZIP code 65541 (Lenox, MO) has a total population of 150 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 27.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 65541 is $54,931 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 65541 is primarily located in Lenox, Missouri (MO). It falls within Dent County.

The median home value in ZIP code 65541 is $350,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 65541 is 27.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 65541 has a cost of living index of 115.00 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 65541, 21.33% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.00% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 65541 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.