65604 ZIP Code — Ash Grove, MO

Greene County, Missouri

ZIP code 65604 is located in Ash Grove, Missouri, within Greene County. It covers approximately 87.30 square miles and serves a population of 3,779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65604

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,159) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 65604 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,779

population

87.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65604 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65604

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65604. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ash Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65612 Bois D Arc (4.4 mi) 65646 Everton (7.5 mi) 65770 Walnut Grove (8.7 mi) 65781 Willard (10.2 mi) 65738 Republic (11.6 mi) 65707 Miller (13.9 mi) 65802 Springfield (14.6 mi) 65803 Springfield (15.1 mi) 65752 South Greenfield (15.4 mi) 65710 Morrisville (15.7 mi) 65807 Springfield (15.8 mi) 65619 Brookline (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,779
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	87.30 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	37.2883
Longitude	-93.5790
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	45.4%	52.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	30.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	14.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,779

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$61,159

Median household income

$42,860

Per capita income

$164,900

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,432

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

118

168

5–9

178

10–14

15–19

20–24

254

25–34

269

236

35–44

250

219

45–54

232

103

55–59

110

171

60–64

181

206

65–74

218

100

75–84

107

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	851	22.5%
18 and over	2,928	77.5%
65 and over	752	19.9%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,606	93.1%
Two or more races	165	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	94	2.4%
Black or African American	4	0.1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	52.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	30.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	14.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 13.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	13.8%
Median income	$61,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,900
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	20.6%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	27.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.9%
Electricity	34.7%
Propane / LP gas	30.3%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	878	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	125	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	262	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	365	22.4%
Households with children under 18	398	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	525	32.2%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	19.9%
Married	61.1%	54.6%
Separated	2.7%	2.0%
Widowed	6.3%	11.0%
Divorced	8.0%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	6.8%
Kindergarten	61	6.4%
Elementary school	405	42.8%
High school	138	14.6%
College / grad school	278	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Professional & management 11.0%

Retail trade 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 4.8%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Construction 3.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 6.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,550	93.9%
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)	3,758	99.4%
Born in same state	3,733	98.8%
Born in different state	2,587	68.5%
Foreign born	25	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	19.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	691	18.3%
Italian	562	14.9%
Arab	324	8.6%
Dutch	43	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	1.1%
German	9	0.2%
Polish	9	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65604

What city is ZIP code 65604 in?

ZIP code 65604 is primarily assigned to Ash Grove, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65604 in?

ZIP code 65604 falls within Greene County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65604 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 65604 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65604 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 65604 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 65604 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 65604 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65604?

The median home value in ZIP code 65604 is $164,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 65604 in?

ZIP code 65604 observes the CST timezone.