ZIP Code 65604
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Ash Grove · Greene County · Missouri
- Population
- 3,746
- Median income
- $68,683
- Median home value
- $198,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.6%
- Land area
- 221.7 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Chicago
ZIP code 65604 in Ash Grove, Missouri has a population of 3,746. The median household income is $68,683, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $198,200, 29% below the US average. 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 221.7 square miles in Ash Grove, Greene County, Missouri. The area is home to 3,746 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 65604 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65604 sits at $68,683 (3% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $46,020. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $198,200 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $798 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 65604 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 65604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65604.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 65604, Ash Grove, 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
3,746
Population
221.7
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65604?
37.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$68,683
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$46,020
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 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?
1,683
Total Housing Units
1,517
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,200
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$798
Median Rent
1986
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65604 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 179 |
| 2021 | +3.2% | 184 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 222 |
| 2023 | +35.8% | 301 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 309 |
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 65604, employing approximately 420 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,101,000.
66
Businesses
420
Employees
$15.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.5% |
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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