Exeter, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65647
Barry County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,347
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,146
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Exeter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65647 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65647 covers 144.9 square miles in Exeter, Barry County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,347 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65647 reports a modest median household income of $46,146 (31% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,291. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,700 (21% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barry County, so 65647 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 65647
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Exeter, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65647.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 65647, Exeter, 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
2,347
Population
144.9
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65647?
43.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
6.8%
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?
$46,146
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$26,291
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65647 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Exeter, 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)
$46,146 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
1,336housing units
1,336
Total Housing Units
1,219
Occupied Units
117
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,700
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 65647, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,129,000.
26
Businesses
150
Employees
$5.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 23.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
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 65647 vs 64874 →
ZIP 65647 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65734
Purdy (65734)
3,497 residents
- 65647
Exeter (65647)
2,347 residents
- 65772
Washburn (65772)
2,158 residents
- 64861 1,179
Rocky Comfort (64861)
1,179 residents
- 64842 829
Fairview (64842)
829 residents
- 64874 760
Wheaton (64874)
760 residents
- 65623 36
Butterfield (65623)
36 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65647 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65647 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65772
Washburn (65772)
$63,889 median income
- 64861
Rocky Comfort (64861)
$63,250 median income
- 65623
Butterfield (65623)
$59,167 median income
- 64842
Fairview (64842)
$57,969 median income
- 65734
Purdy (65734)
$56,744 median income
- 65647
Exeter (65647)
$46,146 median income
- 64874
Wheaton (64874)
$38,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65647 ranks #6 of 7 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 65647, 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 (2,347 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 65647 in?
ZIP code 65647 (Exeter) is located in Barry County, Missouri. Barry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barry-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65647?
ZIP code 65647 in Exeter, MO has a population of 2,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65647?
The median household income in ZIP 65647 is $46,146, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65647?
The median home value in ZIP 65647 is $151,700, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65647?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65647 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65647?
ZIP code 65647 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65647?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65647 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65647?
In ZIP code 65647, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65647?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65647 is 19.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65647?
In ZIP code 65647, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65647?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65647 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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