65608 ZIP Code — Ava, MO

Douglas County, Missouri

ZIP code 65608 is located in Ava, Missouri, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 404.90 square miles and serves a population of 8,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65608

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 $130,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,561. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65608 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,389

population

404.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65608 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65608

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ava	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65755 Squires (6.5 mi) 65762 Thornfield (11.4 mi) 65773 Wasola (12.5 mi) 65614 Bradleyville (15.7 mi) 65720 Oldfield (16.6 mi) 65746 Seymour (18.1 mi) 65702 Macomb (18.3 mi) 65717 Norwood (18.7 mi) 65620 Bruner (18.8 mi) 65629 Chadwick (18.8 mi) 65761 Theodosia (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,389
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	404.90 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	36.8779
Longitude	-92.6645
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	54.3%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	12.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,389

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$47,561

Median household income

$26,830

Per capita income

$130,400

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

3,003

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

286

Under 5

266

345

5–9

320

289

10–14

269

241

15–19

224

146

20–24

136

408

25–34

379

539

35–44

501

551

45–54

512

175

55–59

163

294

60–64

274

641

65–74

597

318

75–84

295

114

85+

106

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,151	25.6%
18 and over	6,238	74.4%
65 and over	2,071	24.7%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,925	93.1%
Two or more races	309	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	126	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	95	1.1%
Black or African American	34	0.4%
Asian	14	0.2%
Other race	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	53.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	12.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.3%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$47,561

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,400
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.5%
Electricity	19.4%
Propane / LP gas	37.7%
Wood	21.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,723	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	96	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	592	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	845	26.0%
Households with children under 18	1,017	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,412	43.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	12.6%
Married	54.0%	54.0%
Separated	3.1%	3.5%
Widowed	4.5%	12.9%
Divorced	14.5%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	111	6.7%
Kindergarten	202	12.3%
Elementary school	803	48.8%
High school	420	25.5%
College / grad school	109	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.0%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 20.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	505	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,837	93.4%
Spanish	38	0.5%
Other Indo-European	20	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	14	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,305	99.0%
Born in same state	8,245	98.3%
Born in different state	4,803	57.3%
Foreign born	60	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	84	1.0%
Not a US citizen	22	26.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,193	14.2%
Italian	1,140	13.6%
Arab	768	9.2%
English	164	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	49	0.6%
Polish	23	0.3%
Irish	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65608

What city is ZIP code 65608 in?

ZIP code 65608 is primarily assigned to Ava, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65608 in?

ZIP code 65608 falls within Douglas County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65608?

20% of residents in ZIP code 65608 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65608 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 65608 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65608?

The median home value in ZIP code 65608 is $130,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 65608?

ZIP code 65608 has an estimated population of 8,389 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65608 in?

ZIP code 65608 observes the CST timezone.