65601 ZIP Code — Aldrich, MO

Polk County, Missouri

ZIP code 65601 is located in Aldrich, Missouri, within Polk County. It covers approximately 52.82 square miles and serves a population of 668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,551. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65601 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

668

population

52.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aldrich	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65710 Morrisville (7.1 mi) 65649 Fair Play (8.2 mi) 65770 Walnut Grove (8.4 mi) 65635 Dadeville (9.6 mi) 65613 Bolivar (11.4 mi) 65617 Brighton (12 mi) 65640 Dunnegan (12.2 mi) 65781 Willard (13.8 mi) 65661 Greenfield (16.1 mi) 65604 Ash Grove (16.7 mi) 65646 Everton (16.8 mi) 65674 Humansville (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	668
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	52.82 sq mi
Water area	6.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.5286
Longitude	-93.5447
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	28.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

668

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$48,551

Median household income

$27,718

Per capita income

$161,700

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

270

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	129	19.3%
18 and over	539	80.7%
65 and over	183	27.4%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.8%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Other race 9.9%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	588	78.8%
Hispanic or Latino	78	10.5%
Other race	74	9.9%
Two or more races	4	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	28.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	13.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$48,551

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,700
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	12.2%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	43.2%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	33.7%
Propane / LP gas	51.8%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	12.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	41.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	75	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	81	26.2%
Households with children under 18	75	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	47.6%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	20.8%
Married	44.0%	45.1%
Separated	1.4%	11.1%
Widowed	6.2%	13.5%
Divorced	15.5%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 17.2%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 36.0%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	10.4%
Kindergarten	14	13.2%
Elementary school	34	32.1%
High school	42	39.6%
College / grad school	5	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.4%

Retail trade 17.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Construction 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.8%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	20.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	631	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	668	100.0%
Born in same state	668	100.0%
Born in different state	432	64.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	123	18.4%
French	107	16%
Arab	49	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	0.7%
Polish	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	94.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65601

What city is ZIP code 65601 in?

ZIP code 65601 is primarily assigned to Aldrich, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65601 in?

ZIP code 65601 falls within Polk County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65601 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 65601 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65601 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 65601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65601?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 65601 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 65601 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65601 in?

ZIP code 65601 observes the CST timezone.