PlainZIP

Billings, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65610

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

5,239
23/sq mi
$77,155
Median income
$287,500
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Billings pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65610 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Billings, Christian County, Missouri, home to 5,239 residents across 229.8 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65610 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,155 (15% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,858. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. The typical home here is valued at $287,500 (50% above the state average); renters pay a median of $858 monthly, and 94.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Christian County, letting you compare 65610 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 65610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Billings, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65610.

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 65610, Billings, 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

5,239

Population

229.8

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65610?

45.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
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 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$77,155

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$35,858

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65610 ranks nationally

Billings, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,155 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,275

Total Housing Units

2,244

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$287,500

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1993

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65610 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 156
2021 +12.5% 176
2022 +31.8% 231
2023 -0.3% 231
2024 +7.6% 248

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 92 business establishments in ZIP 65610, employing approximately 458 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,425,000.

92

Businesses

458

Employees

$22.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.1%
Retail trade 11 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.4%
Manufacturing 4 4.3%
Finance and insurance 4 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 65610 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 65610 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 65610 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 65610 ranks #3 of 6 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
65705 Marionville, MO 3,999 4.5 mi
65738 Republic, MO 17,550 7.0 mi
65631 Clever, MO 4,678 6.2 mi
65633 Crane, MO 4,131 9.6 mi
65619 Brookline, MO 7,393 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

65714 standard
Nixa, MO
Pop: 29,818
65721 standard
Ozark, MO
Pop: 28,550
65753 standard
Sparta, MO
Pop: 5,027
65631 standard
Clever, MO
Pop: 4,678
65669 standard
Highlandville, MO
Pop: 2,031
65754 standard
Spokane, MO
Pop: 950

Related Areas

Christian County Billings, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65610 in? ▼
ZIP code 65610 (Billings) is located in Christian County, Missouri. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65610? ▼
ZIP code 65610 in Billings, MO has a population of 5,239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65610 is $77,155, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65610 is $287,500, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65610 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65610? ▼
ZIP code 65610 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65610 are: Construction (23), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65610 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65610? ▼
In ZIP code 65610, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 65610? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65610 is 31.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65610? ▼
In ZIP code 65610, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65610 is 5.0% 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.