ZIP Code 65608 is located in Ava Missouri. Portions of 65608 are also in Spring Creek Township (Douglas County) and Benton Township (Douglas County) and Findley Township and Brown Township and Washington Township (Douglas County) and Miller Township (Douglas County) and Campbell Township (Douglas County) and Boone Township (Douglas County) and Buchanan Township (Douglas County) and Beaver Township and McMurtrey Township and Jackson Township (Ozark County) and Noble Township and Thornfield Township and McClurg. 65608 is primarily within Douglas County, with some portions in Taney County. Regionally, 65608 is located in the Springfield MO Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Ava |
| Primary County | Douglas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,389 |
| Area Code(s) | 417 |
| Current Time | CST |
65608 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 65608 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65608 is White. The current unemployment level in 65608 is 3.0%.
| Population | 8,389 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.84% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,555 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,095 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $336,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 3.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.88% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,904 | 96.51% |
| Black | 12 | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 134 | 1.64% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,365 | 95.79% |
| Black | 2 | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 484 | 8.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 512 | 9.29% |
| High School Diploma | 2,656 | 48.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 94 | 1.71% |
| GED or Alternate | 297 | 5.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 891 | 16.16% |
| Associates Degree | 353 | 6.4% |
| Masters Degree | 195 | 3.54% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16 | 0.29% |
| Coordinates | 36.90932083,-92.68060303 |
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| Cities/Towns in 65608 | Spring Creek Township (Douglas County), Benton Township (Douglas County), Findley Township, Brown Township, Washington Township (Douglas County), Miller Township (Douglas County), Campbell Township (Douglas County), Boone Township (Douglas County), Buchanan Township (Douglas County), Beaver Township, McMurtrey Township, Jackson Township (Ozark County), Noble Township, Thornfield Township, McClurg |
| Region | Springfield MO Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Branson, MO |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 354 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 39c - White River Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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