PlainZIP

Gravois Mills, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65037

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

4,938
23/sq mi
$66,360
Median income
$284,100
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gravois Mills pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65037 covers 211.0 square miles in Gravois Mills, Morgan County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,938 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65037 reports a modest median household income of $66,360 (1% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $45,094. Local economic indicators show a 13.2% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $284,100 (49% above the state average); renters pay a median of $802 monthly, and 87.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 65037 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Morgan 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 65037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gravois Mills, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65037.

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 65037, Gravois Mills, 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

4,938

Population

211.0

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65037?

60.0

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
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?

$66,360

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$45,094

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65037 ranks nationally

Gravois Mills, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,360 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,401

Total Housing Units

2,535

Occupied Units

2,866

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$284,100

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$802

Median Rent

1984

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65037 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 182
2021 +14.1% 208
2022 +33.6% 278
2023 +4.5% 290
2024 +10.8% 321

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 152 business establishments in ZIP 65037, employing approximately 697 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,144,000.

152

Businesses

697

Employees

$26.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 29 19.1%
Retail trade 27 17.8%
Construction 26 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.3%
Finance and insurance 6 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 4.0%
Manufacturing 5 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.6%
Wholesale trade 3 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.0%

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 65037 vs 65072 →

ZIP 65037 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 65037 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 65037 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 65037 ranks #3 of 4 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
65072 Rocky Mount, MO 1,847 7.6 mi
65079 Sunrise Beach, MO 4,729 8.4 mi
65324 Climax Springs, MO 1,634 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morgan County

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Versailles, MO
Pop: 6,797
65078 standard
Stover, MO
Pop: 3,743
65011 standard
Barnett, MO
Pop: 2,374
65072 standard
Rocky Mount, MO
Pop: 1,847
65034 standard
Fortuna, MO
Pop: 679
65354 standard
Syracuse, MO
Pop: 628

Related Areas

Morgan County Gravois Mills, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65037 in? ▼
ZIP code 65037 (Gravois Mills) is located in Morgan County, Missouri. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65037? ▼
ZIP code 65037 in Gravois Mills, MO has a population of 4,938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65037 is $66,360, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65037 is $284,100, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65037 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65037? ▼
ZIP code 65037 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 697 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65037 are: Accommodation and food services (29), Retail trade (27), Construction (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65037 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 65037? ▼
In ZIP code 65037, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 65037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65037 is 25.2 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 65037? ▼
In ZIP code 65037, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65037 is 13.2% 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.