PlainZIP

Gainesville, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65655

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

3,186
6/sq mi
$37,337
Median income
$176,000
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65655 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65655 covers 540.0 square miles in Gainesville, Ozark County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,186 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65655 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,337 (44% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $37,752. Poverty here runs at 28.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $176,000 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $538 monthly, and 76.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ozark County, letting you compare 65655 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 65655

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gainesville, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65655.

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 65655, Gainesville, 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

3,186

Population

540.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65655?

60.0

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$37,337

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$37,752

Per Capita Income

28.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65655 ranks nationally

Gainesville, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,337 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,271

Total Housing Units

1,131

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$176,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$538

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 65655, employing approximately 493 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,844,000.

83

Businesses

493

Employees

$17.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.6%
Finance and insurance 7 8.4%
Construction 5 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.0%
Wholesale trade 3 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.6%

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 65655 vs 65760 →

ZIP 65655 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 65655 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65655 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 65655 ranks #3 of 3 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
65760 Tecumseh, MO 739 8.4 mi
65784 Zanoni, MO 34 8.4 mi
65618 Brixey, MO 148 10.4 mi
72623 Clarkridge, AR 648 11.1 mi
65715 Noble, MO 92 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ozark County

65626 standard
Caulfield, MO
Pop: 1,637
65761 standard
Theodosia, MO
Pop: 1,273
65637 standard
Dora, MO
Pop: 1,135
65609 standard
Bakersfield, MO
Pop: 778
65760 standard
Tecumseh, MO
Pop: 739
65773 standard
Wasola, MO
Pop: 711

Related Areas

Ozark County Gainesville, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65655 in? ▼
ZIP code 65655 (Gainesville) is located in Ozark County, Missouri. Ozark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ozark-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65655? ▼
ZIP code 65655 in Gainesville, MO has a population of 3,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65655? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65655 is $37,337, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65655? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65655 is $176,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65655? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65655 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65655? ▼
ZIP code 65655 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65655? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65655 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (13), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65655? ▼
In ZIP code 65655, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 65655? ▼
In ZIP code 65655, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65655? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65655 is 28.2% 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.