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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
$56,744
Median income
$197,200
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
43th 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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $23,587. Poverty here runs at 14.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $197,200 (3% above the state average), median rent at $721 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.1%.

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 -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barry County, so you can benchmark 65734 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 65734

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Purdy, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65734.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 65734?

31.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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

$23,587

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65734 ranks nationally

Purdy, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,744 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,456

Total Housing Units

1,264

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$197,200

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65734 ranks #3 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 65734 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 65734 ranks #4 of 6 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
65623 Butterfield, MO 36 4.0 mi
64874 Wheaton, MO 760 6.5 mi
65708 Monett, MO 12,624 7.8 mi
65647 Exeter, MO 2,347 8.0 mi
65625 Cassville, MO 8,328 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barry County

65708 standard
Monett, MO
Pop: 12,624
65625 standard
Cassville, MO
Pop: 8,328
65747 standard
Shell Knob, MO
Pop: 3,746
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 Purdy, MO Missouri

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.

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