ZIP Code 65037
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Gravois Mills · Morgan County · Missouri
- Population
- 4,938
- Median income
- $66,360
- Median home value
- $284,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 211.0 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 60
Chicago
ZIP code 65037 in Gravois Mills, Missouri has a population of 4,938. The median household income is $66,360, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $284,100, 2% above the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65037 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.0 square miles in Gravois Mills, Morgan County, Missouri. The area is home to 4,938 residents, producing a population density of 23 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65037 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65037 sits at $66,360 (1% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $45,094. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $284,100 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $802 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65037 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 65037 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 65037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65037.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 65037?
60.0
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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