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 Moderate-density area
- $57,827
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,725. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $179,700 (6% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $910; 62.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barry County, so 65708 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 65708
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monett, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65708.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 65708?
36.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
11.3%
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?
$57,827
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$30,725
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65708 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Monett, 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)
$57,827 39th percentile higher than 39% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,194housing units
5,194
Total Housing Units
4,695
Occupied Units
499
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65708
Monett (65708)
12,624 residents
- 65723 3,606
Pierce City (65723)
3,606 residents
- 65734 3,497
Purdy (65734)
3,497 residents
- 65769 3,091
Verona (65769)
3,091 residents
- 64873 1,072
Wentworth (64873)
1,072 residents
- 64874 760
Wheaton (64874)
760 residents
- 65654 159
Freistatt (65654)
159 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65708 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65708 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64873
Wentworth (64873)
$74,360 median income
- 65769
Verona (65769)
$67,829 median income
- 65708
Monett (65708)
$57,827 median income
- 65734
Purdy (65734)
$56,744 median income
- 65723
Pierce City (65723)
$49,695 median income
- 65654
Freistatt (65654)
$47,500 median income
- 64874
Wheaton (64874)
$38,906 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65708, 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 (12,624 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 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.
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