65708 ZIP Code — Monett, MO

Barry County, Missouri

ZIP code 65708 is located in Monett, Missouri, within Barry County. It covers approximately 86.25 square miles and serves a population of 13,114 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65708

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

The gap between median ($49,994) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65708 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,114

population

86.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65708 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65708

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65708. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65769 Verona (7.7 mi) 65723 Pierce City (8.3 mi) 65734 Purdy (8.3 mi) 64866 Stark City (11.3 mi) 64842 Fairview (12.6 mi) 65756 Stotts City (13.2 mi) 65605 Aurora (15.3 mi) 65712 Mount Vernon (15.7 mi) 65647 Exeter (16.2 mi) 64844 Granby (16.8 mi) 65625 Cassville (17.8 mi) 64862 Sarcoxie (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,114
Population density	152 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	86.25 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	36.9207
Longitude	-93.9465
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,114

Population

152

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$49,994

Median household income

$30,319

Per capita income

$161,800

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

60.1%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

3,379

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

296

Under 5

303

563

5–9

576

587

10–14

600

395

15–19

404

397

20–24

406

762

25–34

780

922

35–44

942

773

45–54

790

427

55–59

437

227

60–64

233

502

65–74

513

431

75–84

441

201

85+

206

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,531	26.9%
18 and over	9,583	73.1%
65 and over	2,294	17.5%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.8%

Hispanic or Latino 13%

Two or more races 11.2%

Other race 5.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,081	66.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,968	13%
Two or more races	1,692	11.2%
Other race	876	5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	271	1.8%
Asian	165	1.1%
Black or African American	29	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$49,994

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,800
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	60.1%
Renter occupied	39.9%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.6%
Electricity	43.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,315	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	489	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	748	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,387	28.1%
Households with children under 18	1,804	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,546	31.3%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	21.8%
Married	48.7%	46.6%
Separated	7.0%	4.0%
Widowed	2.0%	12.2%
Divorced	11.2%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	217	6.2%
Kindergarten	214	6.1%
Elementary school	1,801	51.3%
High school	765	21.8%
College / grad school	511	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Professional & management 12.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	676	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,515	95.4%
Spanish	967	7.7%
Other Indo-European	915	7.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	0.3%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,978	91.3%
Born in same state	11,790	89.9%
Born in different state	7,628	58.2%
Foreign born	188	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,136	8.7%
Not a US citizen	220	19.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,555	11.9%
Italian	1,173	8.9%
Arab	967	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	214	1.6%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	88.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65708

What city is ZIP code 65708 in?

ZIP code 65708 is primarily assigned to Monett, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65708 in?

ZIP code 65708 falls within Barry County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65708?

16% of residents in ZIP code 65708 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65708?

The median home value in ZIP code 65708 is $161,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 65708?

ZIP code 65708 has an estimated population of 13,114 residents, with a density of 152 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65708?

The median household income in ZIP code 65708 is $49,994, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65708 in?

ZIP code 65708 observes the CST timezone.