PlainZIP

Bolivar, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65613

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

17,396
36/sq mi
$59,172
Median income
$212,900
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bolivar pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65613 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65613 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri, home to 17,396 residents across 488.7 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65613 reports a modest median household income of $59,172 (11% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,948. Poverty here runs at 15.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $212,900 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $818 a month; 65.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 65613 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 65613

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolivar, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65613.

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 65613, Bolivar, 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

17,396

Population

488.7

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65613?

35.3

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$59,172

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$32,948

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65613 ranks nationally

Bolivar, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,172 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,544

Total Housing Units

6,794

Occupied Units

750

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$212,900

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1987

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65613 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 137
2021 +17.1% 161
2022 +18.6% 191
2023 +10.9% 211
2024 +7.9% 228

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 453 business establishments in ZIP 65613, employing approximately 6,277 people with a combined annual payroll of $271,419,000.

453

Businesses

6,277

Employees

$271.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 85 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 53 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 52 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 50 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 9.3%
Construction 38 8.4%
Finance and insurance 30 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 18 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.8%
Manufacturing 13 2.9%
Wholesale trade 13 2.9%
Information 7 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%

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 65613 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 65613 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65613 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 65613 ranks #4 of 4 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
65663 Half Way, MO 2,481 8.2 mi
65710 Morrisville, MO 1,275 10.4 mi
65727 Polk, MO 218 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

65674 standard
Humansville, MO
Pop: 2,991
65663 standard
Half Way, MO
Pop: 2,481
65725 standard
Pleasant Hope, MO
Pop: 2,459
65617 standard
Brighton, MO
Pop: 1,630
65649 standard
Fair Play, MO
Pop: 1,593
65710 standard
Morrisville, MO
Pop: 1,275

Related Areas

Polk County Bolivar, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65613 in? ▼
ZIP code 65613 (Bolivar) is located in Polk County, Missouri. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65613? ▼
ZIP code 65613 in Bolivar, MO has a population of 17,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65613? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65613 is $59,172, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65613? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65613 is $212,900, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65613? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65613 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65613? ▼
ZIP code 65613 has 453 business establishments employing approximately 6,277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65613? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65613 are: Retail trade (85), Other services (except public administration) (53), Health care and social assistance (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65613? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65613 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 65613? ▼
In ZIP code 65613, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 65613? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65613 is 26.1 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 65613? ▼
In ZIP code 65613, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65613? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65613 is 15.4% 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.