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 Moderate-density area
- $77,155
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65610 (Billings, MO) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.7 in 2023 to 248.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,858. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $287,500 (50% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 94.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $858.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Christian County, so 65610 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 65610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Billings, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65610.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 8
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65610?
45.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$77,155
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$35,858
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65610 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Billings, 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)
$77,155 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,275housing units
2,275
Total Housing Units
2,244
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,500
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 65610 vs 65705 →
ZIP 65610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65738
Republic (65738)
17,550 residents
- 65619
Brookline (65619)
7,393 residents
- 65610 5,239
Billings (65610)
5,239 residents
- 65631 4,678
Clever (65631)
4,678 residents
- 65633 4,131
Crane (65633)
4,131 residents
- 65705 3,999
Marionville (65705)
3,999 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65610 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65631
Clever (65631)
$86,875 median income
- 65619
Brookline (65619)
$85,024 median income
- 65610
Billings (65610)
$77,155 median income
- 65738
Republic (65738)
$67,841 median income
- 65705
Marionville (65705)
$61,000 median income
- 65633
Crane (65633)
$49,349 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65610, 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 (5,239 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 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.
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