What city is ZIP code 65261?

ZIP code 65261 is in Keytesville, MO (Chariton County).

What county is ZIP code 65261 in?

ZIP code 65261 is mostly in Chariton County, Missouri.

How many people live in ZIP code 65261?

About 1,316 people live in the 65261 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 65261

Keytesville, MO, Chariton County

Population

1,316

Land area

98.7sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Keytesville

ZIP 65261 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 65261 at a glance

ZIP 65261 (Keytesville) is 85% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
The median household income is $64,904, 8% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,500 (34% below Missouri) and median rent is $490 a month.

Local data for ZIP 65261

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 65261, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,904

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$152,500

Median rent

$490/mo

Homeownership

75.6%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

45.9

Average commute

23.1 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

135

$4.1M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.6M

123 loans

Campaign donations

$4,486

7% D, 50% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 65261, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

349

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 18°F

40.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 65261, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 65261?: ZIP code 65261 is in Keytesville, MO (Chariton County).
What county is ZIP code 65261 in?: ZIP code 65261 is mostly in Chariton County, Missouri.
How many people live in ZIP code 65261?: About 1,316 people live in the 65261 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.