City

Gainesville, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Ozark County  ·  Missouri

👥2,313Population
💰$32,929Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$162,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓15.6%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads15.6% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.8%)
HS Graduate772 (50.1%)
Some College186 (12.1%)
Associates331 (21.5%)
Bachelors76 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree164 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 50.1%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad50.1%
Some College12.1%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,929 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$162,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$623/mo
Total Housing Units1,244
Vacant Units231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Gainesville, MO

Gainesville is a city in Missouri, located in Ozark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,313 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Gainesville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,929 is well below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gainesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $623 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gainesville is less-educated. 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.79%).

Gainesville, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Gainesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65655 2,313 $32,929 $162,000 $623 3.8% 15.6% 73.3%