PlainZIP

Bakersfield, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65609

Ozark County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

778
9/sq mi
$53,571
Median income
$108,700
Median home value
4.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bakersfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65609 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65609 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bakersfield, Ozark County, Missouri, home to just 778 residents across 91.5 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65609 reports a modest median household income of $53,571 (20% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $34,739. Local economic indicators show a 7.4% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $108,700 (43% below the state average); renters pay a median of $770 monthly, and 83.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. To put 65609 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ozark County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65609, Bakersfield, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

778

Population

91.5

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65609?

37.8

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$53,571

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$34,739

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65609 ranks nationally

Bakersfield, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,571 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

366

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$108,700

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$770

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 65609, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,296,000.

11

Businesses

48

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 65609 vs 65626 →

ZIP 65609 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65609 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65609 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 65609 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65626 Caulfield, MO 1,637 5.2 mi
65766 Udall, MO 105 5.7 mi
72538 Gepp, AR 432 6.8 mi
72537 Gamaliel, AR 805 6.8 mi
72544 Henderson, AR 636 8.6 mi
65760 Tecumseh, MO 739 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ozark County

65655 standard
Gainesville, MO
Pop: 3,186
65626 standard
Caulfield, MO
Pop: 1,637
65761 standard
Theodosia, MO
Pop: 1,273
65637 standard
Dora, MO
Pop: 1,135
65760 standard
Tecumseh, MO
Pop: 739
65773 standard
Wasola, MO
Pop: 711

Related Areas

Ozark County Bakersfield, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65609 in? ▼
ZIP code 65609 (Bakersfield) is located in Ozark County, Missouri. Ozark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ozark-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65609? ▼
ZIP code 65609 in Bakersfield, MO has a population of 778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65609? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65609 is $53,571, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65609? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65609 is $108,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65609? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65609 is White at 98.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65609? ▼
ZIP code 65609 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65609? ▼
In ZIP code 65609, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65609? ▼
In ZIP code 65609, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65609? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65609 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.