Purdy, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65734
Barry County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,497
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,744
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Purdy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65734 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65734 covers 206.9 square miles in Purdy, Barry County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,497 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65734 reports a modest median household income of $56,744 (15% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,587. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,200 (3% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $721; 77.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barry County, so 65734 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 65734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Purdy, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65734.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 65734, Purdy, 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
3,497
Population
206.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65734?
31.2
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
5.7%
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?
$56,744
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$23,587
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65734 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Purdy, 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)
$56,744 36th percentile higher than 36% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,456housing units
1,456
Total Housing Units
1,264
Occupied Units
192
Vacant Units
3.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,200
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$721
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 65734, employing approximately 367 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,931,000.
41
Businesses
367
Employees
$16.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 21.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.3% |
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 65734 vs 65623 →
ZIP 65734 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
- 65625
Cassville (65625)
8,328 residents
- 65734 3,497
Purdy (65734)
3,497 residents
- 65647 2,347
Exeter (65647)
2,347 residents
- 64874 760
Wheaton (64874)
760 residents
- 65623 36
Butterfield (65623)
36 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65734 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65734 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65625
Cassville (65625)
$63,348 median income
- 65623
Butterfield (65623)
$59,167 median income
- 65708
Monett (65708)
$57,827 median income
- 65734
Purdy (65734)
$56,744 median income
- 65647
Exeter (65647)
$46,146 median income
- 64874
Wheaton (64874)
$38,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65734 ranks #4 of 6 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 65734, 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 (3,497 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 65734 in?
ZIP code 65734 (Purdy) 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 65734?
ZIP code 65734 in Purdy, MO has a population of 3,497 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65734?
The median household income in ZIP 65734 is $56,744, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65734?
The median home value in ZIP 65734 is $197,200, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65734 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65734?
ZIP code 65734 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65734?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65734 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65734?
In ZIP code 65734, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 65734?
In ZIP code 65734, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65734 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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