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Shell Knob, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65747

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

3,746
19/sq mi
$55,060
Median income
$289,900
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65747 covers 201.4 square miles in Shell Knob, Barry County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,746 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65747 reports a modest median household income of $55,060 (18% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,168. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 7.4%. Median home value sits at $289,900 (52% above the state average), median rent at $681 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Barry County, letting you compare 65747 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 65747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shell Knob, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65747.

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 65747, Shell Knob, 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

3,746

Population

201.4

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65747?

61.0

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$55,060

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,168

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65747 ranks nationally

Shell Knob, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,060 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,482

Total Housing Units

1,919

Occupied Units

1,563

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$289,900

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$681

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 65747, employing approximately 531 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,300,000.

96

Businesses

531

Employees

$16.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 19.8%
Retail trade 16 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 16 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 15 15.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.2%
Finance and insurance 3 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.1%

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 65747 vs 65658 →

ZIP 65747 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 65747 ranks #2 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 65747 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 65747 ranks #4 of 5 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
65658 Golden, MO 1,131 5.4 mi
65624 Cape Fair, MO 1,577 8.9 mi
65681 Lampe, MO 2,345 7.2 mi
65686 Kimberling City, MO 4,920 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barry County

65708 standard
Monett, MO
Pop: 12,624
65625 standard
Cassville, MO
Pop: 8,328
65734 standard
Purdy, MO
Pop: 3,497
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 Shell Knob, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65747 in? ▼
ZIP code 65747 (Shell Knob) 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 65747? ▼
ZIP code 65747 in Shell Knob, MO has a population of 3,746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65747 is $55,060, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65747 is $289,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65747 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65747? ▼
ZIP code 65747 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 531 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65747? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65747 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65747? ▼
In ZIP code 65747, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 65747? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65747 is 25.2 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 65747? ▼
In ZIP code 65747, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65747 is 12.0% 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.