PlainZIP

Monett, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65708

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

12,624
53/sq mi
$57,827
Median income
$179,700
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monett pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65708 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65708 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monett, Barry County, Missouri, home to 12,624 residents across 236.8 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65708 reports a modest median household income of $57,827 (13% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,725. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $179,700 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $910 monthly, and 62.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Barry County, letting you compare 65708 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 65708

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monett, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65708.

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 65708, Monett, 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

12,624

Population

236.8

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65708?

36.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%

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?

$57,827

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,725

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65708 ranks nationally

Monett, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,827 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,194

Total Housing Units

4,695

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$179,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1976

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65708 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 144
2021 +13.1% 163
2022 +13.9% 186
2023 +13.7% 211
2024 +0.3% 212

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 349 business establishments in ZIP 65708, employing approximately 7,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $375,329,000.

349

Businesses

7,497

Employees

$375.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 39 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 37 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 35 10.0%
Construction 32 9.2%
Finance and insurance 28 8.0%
Manufacturing 26 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 20 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.7%
Wholesale trade 12 3.4%
Information 11 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 65708 vs 65654 →

ZIP 65708 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 65708 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 65708 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 65708 ranks #3 of 7 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
65654 Freistatt, MO 159 8.2 mi
65769 Verona, MO 3,091 6.4 mi
65734 Purdy, MO 3,497 7.8 mi
65723 Pierce City, MO 3,606 8.3 mi
64873 Wentworth, MO 1,072 11.0 mi
64874 Wheaton, MO 760 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barry County

65625 standard
Cassville, MO
Pop: 8,328
65747 standard
Shell Knob, MO
Pop: 3,746
65734 standard
Purdy, MO
Pop: 3,497
65745 standard
Seligman, MO
Pop: 2,693
65647 standard
Exeter, MO
Pop: 2,347
65772 standard
Washburn, MO
Pop: 2,158

Related Areas

Barry County Monett, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65708 in? ▼
ZIP code 65708 (Monett) 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 65708? ▼
ZIP code 65708 in Monett, MO has a population of 12,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65708? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65708 is $57,827, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65708? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65708 is $179,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65708? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65708 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65708? ▼
ZIP code 65708 has 349 business establishments employing approximately 7,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65708? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65708 are: Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (39), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65708? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65708 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 65708? ▼
In ZIP code 65708, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 65708? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65708 is 19.8 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 65708? ▼
In ZIP code 65708, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65708? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65708 is 12.8% 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.