Zip code 65734: Purdy, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65734?

65734 is assigned to Purdy, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65734 in?

65734 is in Barry County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 65734?

About 4,112 people live in 65734, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65734?

The median household income in 65734 is $56,744.

Q: What zip codes are near 65734?

The closest zip codes to 65734 are 65623, 64874, 65647, 65708, 64842.

Residential delivery areaBarry CountyCentral Time

Population

4,112

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$197K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$721/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

85 sq mi

49 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 65734

65734 is a rural zip code in Purdy, Missouri (Barry County), covering 85 sq mi of land. About 4,112 people live here, or 49 per square mile. The median resident is 31.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,744 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $197,200, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $721 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.6 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and production and manufacturing. 22% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 65734 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1833.8%
99th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%44th of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers21.5%
98th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%120th of 967 in MO
Uninsured rate19.8%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%96th of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers12.3%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%249th of 967 in MO
Housing vacancy13.2%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%505th of 966 in MO
Homeownership rate77.1%
72nd
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%544th of 966 in MO
Poverty rate14.3%
67th
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%398th of 966 in MO
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · MO 4%199th of 967 in MO
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%765th of 968 in MO
Work from home10.1%
35th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%388th of 967 in MO
Foreign-born residents5.7%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%115th of 968 in MO
Diversity index36.4
31st
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1153rd of 968 in MO
Median earnings per worker$41,611
27th
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780478th of 960 in MO
Residents 65 and older13.5%
26th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%821st of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.405
24th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465518th of 964 in MO
Median home value$197,200
20th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300360th of 917 in MO
Broadband access86.9%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%438th of 966 in MO
Median household income$56,744
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702603rd of 934 in MO
Government workers8.4%
9th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%768th of 967 in MO
Average commute18.6 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min855th of 934 in MO
Population4,112
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814320th of 968 in MO
Population density49/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi382nd of 968 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher13.9%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%688th of 965 in MO
Rent-burdened renters33%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%563rd of 908 in MO
Per capita income$23,587
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695858th of 968 in MO
Median age31.2
6th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39910th of 968 in MO
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%561st of 967 in MO
Median gross rent$721
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033525th of 783 in MO

Measure	65734	Barry	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Residents under 18	33.8%	22.8%	22.3%	22%	99th	44th of 968
Self-employed workers	21.5%	13%	9%	10%	98th	120th of 967
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.8%	12.1%	8.8%	8.4%	95th	96th of 968
Healthcare workers	12.3%	6.8%	10.4%	9.7%	83rd	249th of 967
Housing vacancy	13.2%	21.8%	11.2%	10.1%	82nd	505th of 966
Homeownership rate	77.1%	77.3%	68.1%	65.2%	72nd	544th of 966
Poverty rate	14.3%	15.2%	12.6%	12.5%	67th	398th of 966
Unemployment rate	5.8%	4.6%	4%	5.2%	65th	199th of 967
Veterans	5.1%	8%	7.3%	6.2%	40th	765th of 968
Work from home	10.1%	10.5%	13%	15.1%	35th	388th of 967
Foreign-born residents	5.7%	4.8%	4.5%	14.1%	33rd	115th of 968
Diversity index	36.4	34.2	40.1	61.4	31st	153rd of 968
Median earnings per worker	$41,611	$37,407	$45,780	$49,666	27th	478th of 960
Residents 65 and older	13.5%	22%	17.9%	17.2%	26th	821st of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.405	0.455	0.465	0.483	24th	518th of 964
Median home value	$197,200	$187,800	$230,300	$332,700	20th	360th of 917
Broadband accessWeakness	86.9%	84.5%	89.3%	91%	18th	438th of 966
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,744	$58,346	$70,702	$80,734	16th	603rd of 934
Government workers	8.4%	10%	13.2%	14.5%	9th	768th of 967
Average commuteStrength	18.6 min	23.7 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	8th	855th of 934
Population	4,112	35,033	6,191,814	334,922,499	7th	320th of 968
Population density	49/sq mi	45/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	382nd of 968
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.9%	14.6%	32.4%	35.7%	7th	688th of 965
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33%	42.9%	45.6%	51.1%	7th	563rd of 908
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,587	$31,611	$39,695	$44,673	6th	858th of 968
Median age	31.2	43.4	39	38.9	6th	910th of 968
Tech workers	0.5%	1.4%	3.4%	3.8%	6th	561st of 967
Median gross rent	$721	$766	$1,033	$1,413	3rd	525th of 783

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

25%

5–17

11%

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.2

Under 18

33.8%

65 and over

13.5%

Race and ethnicity

White79%
Black0%
Hispanic12%
Asian6%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Other0.0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

36.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

66.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 1,264
Average household size: 3.3
Family households: 69.4%
Married couples: 59.5%
Living alone: 24.9%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

65734

$56,744

Barry Co.

$58,346

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,587

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.405

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65734

$197,200

Barry Co.

$187,800

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65734

$721

Barry Co.

$766

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.8%

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,456
Owner-occupied: 77.1%
Vacant: 13.2%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.5%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

25%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

39%

20–29

15%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

23%

Management

14%

Production

14%

Healthcare

12%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

Education

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

0.6%

Computer and math

0.5%

Police and fire

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Engineering and science

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Other services

14%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

0.7%

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$41,611

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

21.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65734	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,643	$74,888
Service	$31,313	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,188	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,257	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,646	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

44%

Some college

16%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Households with broadband: 86.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.6%
No internet access: 6.6%
Without health insurance: 19.8%
Limited-English households: 3.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Purdy
State: Missouri
County: Barry County
Center point: 36.7966° N, 93.9537° W
Land area: 85 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 65734

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65623	Butterfield, MO	4.2 mi	28	$59,167	$45,000
64874	Wheaton, MO	6.3 mi	509	$38,906	$115,600
65647	Exeter, MO	7.7 mi	3,077	$46,146	$151,700
65708	Monett, MO	8.3 mi	12,869	$57,827	$179,700
64842	Fairview, MO	8.4 mi	775	$57,969	$136,700
65625	Cassville, MO	11 mi	7,473	$63,348	$171,400
65723	Pierce City, MO	12 mi	3,123	$49,695	$165,100
65769	Verona, MO	12 mi	2,409	$67,829	$171,500
64866	Stark City, MO	12 mi	1,113	$59,712	$169,100
64861	Rocky Comfort, MO	13 mi	1,324	$63,250	$141,300
64853	Newtonia, MO · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
65772	Washburn, MO	14 mi	2,063	$63,889	$176,700

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Questions about 65734

What city is zip code 65734?

65734 is assigned to Purdy, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65734 in?

65734 is in Barry County, Missouri.

What is the population of 65734?

About 4,112 people live in 65734, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65734 in?

65734 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65734?

The median household income in 65734 is $56,744.

What zip codes are near 65734?

The closest zip codes to 65734 are 65623, 64874, 65647, 65708, 64842.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65734, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.