Walnut Shade, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65771
Taney County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,398
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,398
- Median income Above-median income area
- $397,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walnut Shade pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65771 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65771 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walnut Shade, Taney County, Missouri, home to just 1,398 residents across 102.0 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65771 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,398 (43% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,313. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $397,400 (108% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,549.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Taney County, so 65771 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 65771
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walnut Shade, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65771.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 65771, Walnut Shade, 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
1,398
Population
102.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65771?
45.5
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
9.3%
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?
$95,398
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$50,313
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65771 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Walnut Shade, 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)
$95,398 Top 10% higher than 90% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
613housing units
613
Total Housing Units
533
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,400
Median Home Value
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$1,549
Median Rent
2001
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 65771, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,990,000.
35
Businesses
121
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 25.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 8.6% |
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 65771 vs 65630 →
ZIP 65771 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65616
Branson (65616)
24,284 residents
- 65653 5,708
Forsyth (65653)
5,708 residents
- 65740 3,405
Rockaway Beach (65740)
3,405 residents
- 65669 2,031
Highlandville (65669)
2,031 residents
- 65771 1,398
Walnut Shade (65771)
1,398 residents
- 65754 950
Spokane (65754)
950 residents
- 65630 310
Chestnutridge (65630)
310 residents
- 65731 281
Powersite (65731)
281 residents
- 65728 76
Ponce De Leon (65728)
76 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65771 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65771 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65630
Chestnutridge (65630)
$107,115 median income
- 65771
Walnut Shade (65771)
$95,398 median income
- 65754
Spokane (65754)
$88,125 median income
- 65669
Highlandville (65669)
$86,932 median income
- 65616
Branson (65616)
$60,489 median income
- 65740
Rockaway Beach (65740)
$57,390 median income
- 65653
Forsyth (65653)
$46,918 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65771 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65630 | Chestnutridge, MO | 310 | 4.2 mi |
| 65653 | Forsyth, MO | 5,708 | 5.1 mi |
| 65740 | Rockaway Beach, MO | 3,405 | 4.7 mi |
| 65616 | Branson, MO | 24,284 | 7.5 mi |
| 65754 | Spokane, MO | 950 | 7.0 mi |
| 65731 | Powersite, MO | 281 | 9.4 mi |
| 65669 | Highlandville, MO | 2,031 | 11.0 mi |
| 65728 | Ponce De Leon, MO | 76 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65771, 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 (1,398 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 65771 in?
ZIP code 65771 (Walnut Shade) 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 65771?
ZIP code 65771 in Walnut Shade, MO has a population of 1,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65771?
The median household income in ZIP 65771 is $95,398, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65771?
The median home value in ZIP 65771 is $397,400, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65771?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65771 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65771?
ZIP code 65771 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65771?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65771 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Construction (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65771?
In ZIP code 65771, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% 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 65771?
In ZIP code 65771, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65771?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65771 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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