PlainZIP

Pontiac, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65729

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

264
7/sq mi
$61,818
Median income
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pontiac pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65729 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pontiac, Ozark County, Missouri, home to just 264 residents across 38.8 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65729 reports a modest median household income of $61,818 (8% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $38,694. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ozark County, letting you compare 65729 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 →

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 65729, Pontiac, 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

264

Population

38.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 65729?

69.4

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$61,818

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$38,694

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65729 ranks nationally

Pontiac, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,818 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 43.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

139

Total Housing Units

64

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 65729, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $367,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$367K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 65729 vs 72661 →

ZIP 65729 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 65729 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 65729 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 65729 ranks #2 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
72661 Oakland, AR 580 4.7 mi
65676 Isabella, MO 472 4.2 mi
72619 Bull Shoals, AR 1,936 9.6 mi
72642 Lakeview, AR 1,979 10.4 mi
65761 Theodosia, MO 1,273 8.7 mi
72651 Midway, AR 1,206 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ozark County

65655 standard
Gainesville, MO
Pop: 3,186
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

Related Areas

Ozark County Pontiac, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65729 in? ▼
ZIP code 65729 (Pontiac) 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 65729? ▼
ZIP code 65729 in Pontiac, MO has a population of 264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65729? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65729 is $61,818, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65729? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65729 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65729? ▼
ZIP code 65729 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65729? ▼
In ZIP code 65729, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.