| ZIP Code | 65616 |
|---|---|
| City | Branson |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Taney County |
| Area Code | 417 |
| Elevation | 879 ft |
| Latitude | 36.670737 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.2488 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29213 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 126 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,929 (27.1%) |
| Some College | 2,715 (15%) |
| Associates | 3,250 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,614 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,523 (30.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,253 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,000 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $975/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,419 |
| Vacant Units | 5,040 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,419 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5,040 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 65616 is located in Branson, Missouri, within Taney County. With a population of 28,295, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 65616 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,253 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 65616 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $975 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.4%) and renters (42.6%). Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 65616 is primarily White (81.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 65616 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 65616 in Branson, MO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 28,295 residents, a median household income of $60,253, and a median home value of $243,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.