City

Bolivar, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Missouri

👥18,081Population
💰$56,919Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$197,200Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.3%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,516 (35.4%)
Some College1,337 (13.5%)
Associates1,468 (14.8%)
Bachelors992 (10%)
Graduate Degree2,536 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,919 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$197,200 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units7,327
Vacant Units601

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Bolivar, MO

Bolivar is a city in Missouri, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,081 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Bolivar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,919 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bolivar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bolivar is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bolivar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65613 18,081 $56,919 $197,200 $828 4.1% 35.6% 66.7%