ZIP code 65542
Where is ZIP code 65542?
Licking, Missouri
Texas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 65542 belongs to Licking, Missouri in Texas County. 65542 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 417 and 573. About 7,060 people live in the 65542 area, where the median household income is $46,076. The closest ZIP codes are 65436 (Beulah, 7.9 mi north), 65555 (Raymondville, 10.8 mi south) and 65541 (Lenox, 11.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 65542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Licking |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Texas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 417, 573 |
| Coordinates | 37.5091, -91.8556 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 655 |
Population and income in 65542
| Population | 7,060 · higher than 76% of Missouri ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 33 · higher than 53% of Missouri ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.6 years · lower than 56% of Missouri ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $46,076 · lower than 85% of Missouri ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,609 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.1% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $118,600 · lower than 77% of Missouri ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $728 a month |
| Housing units | 2,427 |
| Households | 2,172 (2.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 216.64 sq mi (plus 0.55 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 65542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65436 | Beulah, MO | 7.9 mi N | Standard |
| 65555 | Raymondville, MO | 10.8 mi S | Standard |
| 65541 | Lenox, MO | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 65444 | Bucyrus, MO | 13 mi SW | Standard |
| 65570 | Success, MO | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
| 65461 | Duke, MO | 13.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 65483 | Houston, MO | 14 mi S | Standard |
| 65557 | Roby, MO | 15.5 mi W | Standard |
| 65501 | Jadwin, MO | 15.7 mi E | Standard |
| 65462 | Edgar Springs, MO | 15.8 mi N | Standard |
| 65552 | Plato, MO | 17.3 mi W | Standard |
| 65479 | Hartshorn, MO | 18.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 65542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 65542
123 MAIN ST
LICKING MO 65542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (65542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 65542?
- 65542 is a Licking, Missouri ZIP code.
- What county is 65542 in?
- ZIP code 65542 is in Texas County, Missouri.
- What time zone is ZIP code 65542 in?
- 65542 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 65542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 65542 use area codes 417 and 573.
- What is the population of ZIP code 65542?
- About 7,060 people live in ZIP code 65542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 65542?
- The median household income in 65542 is $46,076 a year, lower than 85% of Missouri ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 65542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 65542 are 65436 (Beulah, 7.9 miles), 65555 (Raymondville, 10.8 miles), 65541 (Lenox, 11.2 miles) and 65444 (Bucyrus, 13 miles).