City

Branson, MO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Taney County  ·  Missouri

👥28,295Population
💰$60,253Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$243,000Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4.7%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic9.6%
Black1.9%
Asian1.7%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma126 (0.7%)
HS Graduate4,929 (27.1%)
Some College2,715 (15%)
Associates3,250 (17.9%)
Bachelors1,614 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree5,523 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 15%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College15.0%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.4%Renter: 42.6%Tenure
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,253 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$243,000 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units16,419
Vacant Units5,040

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%
About Branson, MO

Branson is a city in Missouri, located in Taney County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,295 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Branson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,253 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Branson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month.

The population of Branson is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.94%).

Branson, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Branson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65616 28,295 $60,253 $243,000 $975 5.6% 39.3% 57.4%