PlainZIP

Rueter, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65744

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

142
3/sq mi
$50,655
Median income
$228,900
Median home value
7.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rueter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65744 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rueter, Taney County, Missouri, home to just 142 residents across 54.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65744 reports a modest median household income of $50,655 (24% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,202. Poverty here runs at 29.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $228,900 (20% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Taney County, letting you compare 65744 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 65744, Rueter, 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

142

Population

54.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65744?

58.7

Median Age

73.1%

Male

26.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 12.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$50,655

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$28,202

Per Capita Income

29.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65744 ranks nationally

Rueter, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,655 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 22.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.1%

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

What does housing look like?

134

Total Housing Units

127

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

1.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$228,900

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 65744 vs 65614 →

ZIP 65744 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 65744 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 65744 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 65744 ranks #6 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
65614 Bradleyville, MO 591 8.1 mi
65733 Protem, MO 720 7.1 mi
65680 Kissee Mills, MO 1,201 6.9 mi
65627 Cedarcreek, MO 460 6.9 mi
72630 Diamond City, AR 197 10.3 mi
65759 Taneyville, MO 1,423 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Taney County

65616 standard
Branson, MO
Pop: 24,284
65672 standard
Hollister, MO
Pop: 9,048
65653 standard
Forsyth, MO
Pop: 5,708
65740 standard
Rockaway Beach, MO
Pop: 3,405
65679 standard
Kirbyville, MO
Pop: 2,704
65759 standard
Taneyville, MO
Pop: 1,423

Related Areas

Taney County Rueter, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65744 in? ▼
ZIP code 65744 (Rueter) is located in Taney County, Missouri. Taney County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taney-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65744? ▼
ZIP code 65744 in Rueter, MO has a population of 142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65744? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65744 is $50,655, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65744? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65744 is $228,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65744? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65744 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65744? ▼
In ZIP code 65744, 22.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.1% 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 65744? ▼
In ZIP code 65744, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65744? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65744 is 29.1% 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.