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Ashland, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65010

Boone County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,704
36/sq mi
$95,559
Median income
$313,900
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashland pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65010 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65010 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashland, Boone County, Missouri, home to 5,704 residents across 157.6 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65010 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,559 (43% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $48,406. Local economic indicators show a 3.9% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $313,900 for a typical home value (64% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,188 a month; 76.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 65010 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Boone County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 65010

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashland, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65010.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65010, Ashland, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,704

Population

157.6

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65010?

41.2

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$95,559

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$48,406

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65010 ranks nationally

Ashland, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,559 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,111

Total Housing Units

2,975

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$313,900

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$1,188

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65010 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 164
2021 +11.4% 182
2022 +12.7% 205
2023 +10.3% 226
2024 +5.8% 240

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 143 business establishments in ZIP 65010, employing approximately 945 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,808,000.

143

Businesses

945

Employees

$35.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 25.9%
Health care and social assistance 16 11.2%
Retail trade 15 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 13 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 8.4%
Finance and insurance 8 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.8%
Wholesale trade 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 65010 vs 65201 →

ZIP 65010 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65010 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 65010 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65201 Columbia, MO 39,417 7.4 mi
65039 Hartsburg, MO 2,328 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

65203 standard
Columbia, MO
Pop: 53,307
65202 standard
Columbia, MO
Pop: 46,547
65201 standard
Columbia, MO
Pop: 39,417
65240 standard
Centralia, MO
Pop: 7,590
65255 standard
Hallsville, MO
Pop: 3,731
65284 standard
Sturgeon, MO
Pop: 2,361

Related Areas

Boone County Ashland, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65010 in? ▼
ZIP code 65010 (Ashland) is located in Boone County, Missouri. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65010? ▼
ZIP code 65010 in Ashland, MO has a population of 5,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65010? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65010 is $95,559, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65010? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65010 is $313,900, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65010? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65010 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65010? ▼
ZIP code 65010 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 945 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65010? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65010 are: Construction (37), Health care and social assistance (16), Retail trade (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65010? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65010 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65010? ▼
In ZIP code 65010, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65010? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65010 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65010? ▼
In ZIP code 65010, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65010? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65010 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.