City

Ava, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Missouri

👥8,478Population
💰$48,881Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$152,000Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,997 (38.8%)
Some College926 (18%)
Associates850 (16.5%)
Bachelors443 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree918 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 18%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College18.0%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,881 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$152,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units3,804
Vacant Units455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Ava, MO

Ava is a city in Missouri, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,478 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Ava is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,881 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ava is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ava is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.09%).

Ava, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Ava
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65608 8,478 $48,881 $152,000 $692 4.2% 26.4% 75.1%