Bolivar, MO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 65601 serves a portion of Bolivar, Missouri, within Polk County. This community is home to approximately 14,718 residents, with a median age of 33.1 years. The median household income of $69,868 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $489,076 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 32% owner-occupied and 68% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bolivar is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 41% and an unemployment rate of 7.7%, 65601 reflects the economic character of Polk County in Missouri.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 14,718 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,438 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $69,868 | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $489,076 | ↑ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.6% | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 41% | ↑ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.1 yrs | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,181 | — |