ZIP Code 65560 -- Salem, MO

Dent | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
13,822
Unknown
Median Income
$56,250
Home Value
$165,700
Median Rent
$676
Median Age
42.90
Diversity Index
19.10
Very Low
Cost of Living
58.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.7%

About ZIP Code 65560

ZIP code 65560 in Salem, Missouri is a unknown area with a population of 13,822. The median household income is $56,250, which is This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $165,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 58.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.90 years. Approximately 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Dent, MO.

Population & Age

Total Population
13,822
Median Age
42.90
Male Population
6,852
49.6%
Female Population
6,970
50.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
19.10 Very Low
White
91.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
0.8%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Other Race
1.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$56,250
Mean Household Income
$73,389
Per Capita Income
$29,844
Below Poverty Line
11.9%

This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$165,700
Median Rent
$676
Total Housing Units
6,397
Occupied Units
5,294
Vacant Units
1,103
17.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1977
Owner Occupied
74.6%
Renter Occupied
25.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 74.6% Renter 25.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
5,887
Employment Rate
95.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
83.2%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.5%

Cost of Living Index

58.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 65560 is 42.0% below 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
65440 Boss 206 $37,250
65541 Lenox 150 $54,931
65501 Jadwin 87 $25,417

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 65560

ZIP code 65560 (Salem, MO) has a total population of 13,822 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 65560 is $56,250 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 25% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 65560 is primarily located in Salem, Missouri (MO). It falls within Dent County.

The median home value in ZIP code 65560 is $165,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $676.

The median age in ZIP code 65560 is 42.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 65560 has a cost of living index of 58.04 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 65560, 16.38% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.60% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 65560 is 4.67%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 7.54% 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.