PlainZIP

Forsyth, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65653

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

5,708
34/sq mi
$46,918
Median income
$193,400
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forsyth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65653 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri, home to 5,708 residents across 166.4 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65653 reports a modest median household income of $46,918 (30% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,496. Local economic indicators show a 12.6% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $193,400 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $809 a month; 77.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65653, plus 6 more within Taney County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 65653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forsyth, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65653.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 65653, Forsyth, 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

5,708

Population

166.4

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65653?

51.7

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$46,918

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$32,496

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65653 ranks nationally

Forsyth, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,918 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,802

Total Housing Units

2,613

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$193,400

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1989

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

-5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65653 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 166
2021 +17.5% 195
2022 +15.5% 225
2023 +14.1% 257
2024 -5.2% 244

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 124 business establishments in ZIP 65653, employing approximately 887 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,653,000.

124

Businesses

887

Employees

$31.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 21 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.9%
Manufacturing 9 7.3%
Finance and insurance 9 7.3%
Construction 8 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.2%
Information 3 2.4%

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 65653 vs 65771 →

ZIP 65653 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 65653 ranks #2 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 65653 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 65653 ranks #8 of 8 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
65771 Walnut Shade, MO 1,398 5.1 mi
65759 Taneyville, MO 1,423 4.9 mi
65740 Rockaway Beach, MO 3,405 5.3 mi
65731 Powersite, MO 281 8.6 mi
65657 Garrison, MO 94 6.7 mi
65630 Chestnutridge, MO 310 6.7 mi
65629 Chadwick, MO 574 9.9 mi
65680 Kissee Mills, MO 1,201 10.0 mi
65616 Branson, MO 24,284 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Taney County

65616 standard
Branson, MO
Pop: 24,284
65672 standard
Hollister, MO
Pop: 9,048
65740 standard
Rockaway Beach, MO
Pop: 3,405
65679 standard
Kirbyville, MO
Pop: 2,704
65759 standard
Taneyville, MO
Pop: 1,423
65771 standard
Walnut Shade, MO
Pop: 1,398

Related Areas

Taney County Forsyth, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65653 in? ▼
ZIP code 65653 (Forsyth) is located in Taney County, Missouri. Taney County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taney-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65653? ▼
ZIP code 65653 in Forsyth, MO has a population of 5,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65653? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65653 is $46,918, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65653? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65653 is $193,400, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65653? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65653 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65653? ▼
ZIP code 65653 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65653? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65653 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (21), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65653? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65653 decreased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65653? ▼
In ZIP code 65653, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 65653? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65653 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65653? ▼
In ZIP code 65653, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65653? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65653 is 12.6% 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.