ZIP Code 65608 - Ava Missouri
Overview
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 65608 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ava |
| Primary County | Douglas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,389 |
| Area Code(s) | 417 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 65608 Map
65608 Demographics
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 4.2%.
| 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 (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.88% |
65608 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | 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% |
65608 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | 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% |
65608 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | 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% |
65608 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.90932083, -92.68060303 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 65608 | Spring Creek Township (Douglas County)Benton Township (Douglas County)Findley TownshipBrown TownshipWashington Township (Douglas County)Miller Township (Douglas County)Campbell Township (Douglas County)Boone Township (Douglas County)Buchanan Township (Douglas County)Beaver TownshipMcMurtrey TownshipJackson Township (Ozark County)Noble TownshipThornfield TownshipMcClurg |
| Region | Springfield MO Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Branson, MO |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 354 Square Miles |
65608 Schools
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65608 Weather and Climate Data
| 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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