City

Rockaway Beach, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Taney County  ·  Missouri

👥3,495Population
💰$54,205Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$114,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.1%Hispanic: 9%Black: 1.7%Other: 4%Race
White85.1%
Hispanic9.0%
Black1.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate733 (35.7%)
Some College513 (25%)
Associates319 (15.5%)
Bachelors142 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree336 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 25%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College25.0%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,205 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$114,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$944/mo
Total Housing Units1,634
Vacant Units476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
54%
About Rockaway Beach, MO

Rockaway Beach is a city in Missouri, located in Taney County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,495 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Rockaway Beach is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,205 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rockaway Beach is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $944 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockaway Beach is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockaway Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65740 3,495 $54,205 $114,400 $944 8.3% 23.3% 76.9%