ZIP Code 65653
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Forsyth · Taney County · Missouri
- Population
- 5,708
- Median income
- $46,918
- Median home value
- $193,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.8%
- Land area
- 166.4 sq mi
34/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.7
Chicago
ZIP code 65653 in Forsyth, Missouri has a population of 5,708. The median household income is $46,918, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $193,400, 30% below the US average. 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.4 square miles in Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri. The area is home to 5,708 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 65653 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65653 sits at $46,918 (30% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,496. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $193,400 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $809 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taney County, so you can benchmark 65653 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 65653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65653.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 65653, Forsyth, 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
5,708
Population
166.4
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65653?
51.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$46,918
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
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?
2,802
Total Housing Units
2,613
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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