PlainZIP

Aldrich, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65601

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

812
6/sq mi
$46,875
Median income
$167,400
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aldrich pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65601 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aldrich, Polk County, Missouri, home to just 812 residents across 128.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65601 reports a modest median household income of $46,875 (30% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $31,097. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.4%. The typical home here is valued at $167,400 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $770 monthly, and 75.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Polk County, letting you compare 65601 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 65601, Aldrich, 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

812

Population

128.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65601?

54.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$46,875

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$31,097

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65601 ranks nationally

Aldrich, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,875 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

367

Total Housing Units

289

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$167,400

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$770

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 65601, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $321,000.

5

Businesses

7

Employees

$321K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 65601 vs 65649 →

ZIP 65601 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 65601 ranks #3 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 65601 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 65601 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
65649 Fair Play, MO 1,593 6.0 mi
65635 Dadeville, MO 541 7.1 mi
65770 Walnut Grove, MO 3,002 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

65613 standard
Bolivar, MO
Pop: 17,396
65674 standard
Humansville, MO
Pop: 2,991
65663 standard
Half Way, MO
Pop: 2,481
65725 standard
Pleasant Hope, MO
Pop: 2,459
65617 standard
Brighton, MO
Pop: 1,630
65649 standard
Fair Play, MO
Pop: 1,593

Related Areas

Polk County Aldrich, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65601 in? ▼
ZIP code 65601 (Aldrich) is located in Polk County, Missouri. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65601? ▼
ZIP code 65601 in Aldrich, MO has a population of 812 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65601 is $46,875, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65601 is $167,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65601 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65601? ▼
ZIP code 65601 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65601? ▼
In ZIP code 65601, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65601? ▼
In ZIP code 65601, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65601 is 12.8% 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.