The U.S. ZIP Code 65248 is associated with Fayette, MO in Howard County. The current population estimate is 4,459. The 65248 ZIP Code has a median age of 33.8 years, and 21.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $52,990, while about 10% of the population lives below the poverty line. About 92.6% of residents in this Missouri region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $22,360.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 65248 is $52,990, while the region's mean household income is $67,156. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,360. The per capita income in ZIP Code 65248 of $22,360 is approximately 27.43% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,810. An estimated 9.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately4.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 65248 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.6% of 65248 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.6% |
In ZIP Code 65248, 92.6% of the population graduated high school, while 29.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.8% in this Howard County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 65248, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 65248 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 65248 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.0%), followed by Black or African American (10.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 65248, 98.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Howard County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 65248 are younger than average. The median age of 33.8 years in ZIP Code 65248 is approximately 11.29% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 65248 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 11.1% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 65248 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 14.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 65248 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 65248 is high blood pressure, as approximately 32.9% of adults 18 and older in this Howard County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.6% |
| Current asthma | 10.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 65248 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 77.3% of those 18 and above in 65248 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 65248 include obesity (37.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 77.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 59.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| Current smoking | 18.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.9% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 65248, an estimated 26.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Howard County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.7% |
In 65248, 58.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.2 minutes. Approximately 41.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 65248 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 65248 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.8% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 41.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 65248, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 65248 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Howard County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 9 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 6 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Struggling to pay your loan | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 65248 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.05 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.57% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.37% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 65248 | 11.05¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh | 5.46¢/kWh |
| Missouri | 11.43¢/kWh | 9.33¢/kWh | 7.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 65248 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.05 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.55 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.99 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.55 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.76 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.99 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.92 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.91 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.15 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.14 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.48 | 1.78 | 5.46 |