Blue Eye, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65611
Stone County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,969
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,866
- Median income Below-median income area
- $298,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blue Eye pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65611 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65611 covers 76.9 square miles in Blue Eye, Stone County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,969 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65611 reports a modest median household income of $59,866 (10% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,910. Unemployment is 12.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $298,100 (56% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $840.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stone County, so 65611 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 65611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blue Eye, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65611.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 65611, Blue Eye, 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
1,969
Population
76.9
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65611?
66.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$59,866
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$40,910
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65611 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Blue Eye, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,866 44th percentile higher than 44% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,701housing units
1,701
Total Housing Units
1,055
Occupied Units
646
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,100
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$840
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 65611, employing approximately 125 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,970,000.
35
Businesses
125
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 65611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65616
Branson (65616)
24,284 residents
- 65672 9,048
Hollister (65672)
9,048 residents
- 65686 4,920
Kimberling City (65686)
4,920 residents
- 65681 2,345
Lampe (65681)
2,345 residents
- 65611 1,969
Blue Eye (65611)
1,969 residents
- 65739 1,326
Ridgedale (65739)
1,326 residents
- 72660 524
Oak Grove (72660)
524 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65611 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65739
Ridgedale (65739)
$61,250 median income
- 65616
Branson (65616)
$60,489 median income
- 65611
Blue Eye (65611)
$59,866 median income
- 65672
Hollister (65672)
$59,737 median income
- 65686
Kimberling City (65686)
$58,363 median income
- 65681
Lampe (65681)
$57,548 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65611 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65611, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,969 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 65611 in?
ZIP code 65611 (Blue Eye) is located in Stone County, Missouri. Stone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stone-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65611?
ZIP code 65611 in Blue Eye, MO has a population of 1,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65611?
The median household income in ZIP 65611 is $59,866, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65611?
The median home value in ZIP 65611 is $298,100, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65611 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65611?
ZIP code 65611 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65611 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65611?
In ZIP code 65611, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 65611?
In ZIP code 65611, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65611 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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