ZIP Code 65601 Demographics

Polk County, Missouri  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 65601 compared to county averages.

Total Population

668

↓ 97.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$48,551

↓ 10.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$161,700

↓ 5.8% vs county

Median Age

52.4 yrs

↓ +34.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.0%

↑ 71.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 65601 compares to Polk County and Missouri overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 65601 $49k Polk $54k Missouri $66k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 65601 $162k Polk $172k Missouri $199k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

78.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$714

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 65601 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$161,700
Down Payment (20%)$32,340
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,027P&I: $818 | Tax: $162 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$714
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $313/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 65601, sorted by distance.

65635 7.1 mi away dade county 65770 8.1 mi away greene county 65661 13.9 mi away dade county 65603 14.9 mi away dade county 65646 15.0 mi away dade county 65604 18.0 mi away greene county 65752 19.6 mi away dade county 64756 23.9 mi away cedar county

About Polk County

Polk County is located in Missouri and has a total population of 31,877. The county's median household income is $54,487 and median home value is $171,700. ZIP code 65601 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Polk County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.