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Zip Code 65742

MO · Population: 13,885

A
80/100
63
B
Safety
88
A
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 65742

Zip code 65742 is located in Missouri and is home to approximately 13,885 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $78,063 and home values around $240,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$78,063
Home Value
$240,600
Rent
$786/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
29.9%
Unemployment
2.2%
Owner-Occupied
77.2%
Rent Burden
12.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety63BLower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).