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 Low-density area
- $44,607
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65608 (Ava, MO) rose +19.5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,609. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $162,800 (15% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $696; 75.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Douglas County, so 65608 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 65608?
41.7
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.3%
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?
$44,607
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$27,609
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65608 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Ava, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,607 13th percentile higher than 13% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,844housing units
3,844
Total Housing Units
3,316
Occupied Units
528
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,800
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65608, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,403 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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