Mountain Grove, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65711

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 12, 2026

9,926
13/sq mi: $50,663
Median income: $110,300
Median home value: 15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mountain Grove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 13th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 13
people per sq mi: 77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65711 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65711 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 752.0 square miles in Mountain Grove, Wright County, Missouri. The area is home to 9,926 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 65711 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65711 sits at $50,663 (24% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,065. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $110,300 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $748 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65711 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wright County, so you can benchmark 65711 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 65711

Retail trade

50
Other services (except public administration)

38
Health care and social assistance

33
Accommodation and food services

25
Construction

22

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 65711, Mountain Grove, MO · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-12 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

9,926

Population

752.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65711?

44.1

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$50,663

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$27,065

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65711 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,663 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,094

Total Housing Units

3,336

Occupied Units

758

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%

Renter 23.3%

$110,300

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$748

Median Rent

1974

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

+23.2%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65711 have increased 23.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.3%	165
2021	+10.0%	182
2022	+22.4%	223
2023	+1.6%	227
2024	+23.2%	279

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 287 business establishments in ZIP 65711, employing approximately 2,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,278,000.

287

Businesses

2,415

Employees

$86.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	50	17.4%
Other services (except public administration)	38	13.2%
Health care and social assistance	33	11.5%
Accommodation and food services	25	8.7%
Construction	22	7.7%
Transportation and warehousing	22	7.7%
Finance and insurance	17	5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	16	5.6%
Manufacturing	15	5.2%
Wholesale trade	13	4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	9	3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing	8	2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	4	1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	1.4%
Information	3	1.1%
Educational services	3	1.1%

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 65711 vs 65717 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
65717	Norwood, MO	2,568	11.1 mi

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Wright County Mountain Grove, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65711 in? ▼

ZIP code 65711 (Mountain Grove) is located in Wright County, Missouri. Wright County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wright-mo.

What is the population of ZIP code 65711? ▼

ZIP code 65711 in Mountain Grove, MO has a population of 9,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 65711? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 65711 is $50,663, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 65711? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 65711 is $110,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65711? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 65711 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 65711? ▼

ZIP code 65711 has 287 business establishments employing approximately 2,415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 65711? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65711 are: Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (38), Health care and social assistance (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 65711? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65711 increased by 23.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 65711? ▼

In ZIP code 65711, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 65711? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65711 is 19.2 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 65711? ▼

In ZIP code 65711, 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 65711? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 65711 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.