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Ava, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65608

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

9,403
8/sq mi
$44,607
Median income
$162,800
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65608 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65608 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, home to 9,403 residents across 1119.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65608 reports a modest median household income of $44,607 (33% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,609. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $162,800 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of $696 monthly, and 75.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 65608 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 65608

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ava, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65608.

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 65608, Ava, 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

9,403

Population

1119.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65608?

41.7

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$44,607

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$27,609

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65608 ranks nationally

Ava, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,607 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,844

Total Housing Units

3,316

Occupied Units

528

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$162,800

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$696

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 193 business establishments in ZIP 65608, employing approximately 2,276 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,752,000.

193

Businesses

2,276

Employees

$78.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 29 15.0%
Construction 27 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.8%
Finance and insurance 12 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.2%
Manufacturing 9 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.2%
Wholesale trade 6 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.6%
Information 4 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.1%
Educational services 3 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 65608 vs 65755 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65755 Squires, MO 519 6.9 mi

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Pop: 519
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65638 standard
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Pop: 461

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65608 in? ▼
ZIP code 65608 (Ava) is located in Douglas County, Missouri. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65608? ▼
ZIP code 65608 in Ava, MO has a population of 9,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65608? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65608 is $44,607, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65608? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65608 is $162,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65608? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65608 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65608? ▼
ZIP code 65608 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 2,276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65608? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65608 are: Retail trade (34), Other services (except public administration) (29), Construction (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65608? ▼
In ZIP code 65608, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 65608? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65608 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 65608? ▼
In ZIP code 65608, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65608? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65608 is 17.5% 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.