ZIP Code 65616
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Branson · Taney County · Missouri
- Population
- 24,284
- Median income
- $60,489
- Median home value
- $268,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.4%
- Land area
- 192.1 sq mi
126/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
Chicago
ZIP code 65616 in Branson, Missouri has a population of 24,284. The median household income is $60,489, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $268,900, 3% below the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.1 square miles in Branson, Taney County, Missouri. The area is home to 24,284 residents, producing a population density of 126 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65616 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65616 sits at $60,489 (10% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,884. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $268,900 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $961 per month, and 58.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taney County, so you can benchmark 65616 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 65616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65616.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
304 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
301 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
131 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 105
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 94
Other services (except public administration)
94 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65616, Branson, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
24,284
Population
192.1
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65616?
41.2
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.4%
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?
$60,489
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$32,884
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
16,748
Total Housing Units
11,657
Occupied Units
5,091
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,900
Median Home Value
+41% vs state
$961
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65616 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 146 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 167 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 205 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 222 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 230 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,415 business establishments in ZIP 65616, employing approximately 20,586 people with a combined annual payroll of $754,922,000.
1,415
Businesses
20,586
Employees
$754.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 304 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 301 | 21.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 131 | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 105 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 88 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 80 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 75 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 3.8% |
| Information | 23 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 65616 vs 65740 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65740 | Rockaway Beach, MO | 3,405 | 5.6 mi |
| 65672 | Hollister, MO | 9,048 | 7.3 mi |
| 65731 | Powersite, MO | 281 | 7.0 mi |
| 65771 | Walnut Shade, MO | 1,398 | 7.5 mi |
| 65737 | Reeds Spring, MO | 8,413 | 6.9 mi |
| 65739 | Ridgedale, MO | 1,326 | 10.4 mi |
| 65679 | Kirbyville, MO | 2,704 | 10.3 mi |
| 65611 | Blue Eye, MO | 1,969 | 10.9 mi |
| 65653 | Forsyth, MO | 5,708 | 10.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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