65729 ZIP Code — Pontiac, MO

Ozark County, Missouri

ZIP code 65729 is located in Pontiac, Missouri, within Ozark County. It covers approximately 20.16 square miles and serves a population of 140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

140

population

20.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pontiac	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65676 Isabella (3.5 mi) 72661 Oakland (6.9 mi) 65655 Gainesville (8.7 mi) 65761 Theodosia (10.6 mi) 65666 Hardenville (10.7 mi) 72651 Midway (11.3 mi) 72642 Lakeview (11.6 mi) 72619 Bull Shoals (12.4 mi) 65762 Thornfield (12.8 mi) 65773 Wasola (12.8 mi) 72668 Peel (13.8 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	140
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	20.16 sq mi
Water area	1.28 sq mi
Latitude	36.5423
Longitude	-92.5546
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	64.7%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	20.6%	1.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

140

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

Median household income

$31,991

Per capita income

$266,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

23.9%

Unemployment

176

Housing units

38.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	140	100.0%
65 and over	52	37.1%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	140	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	73.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	20.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	5.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	20.6%	1.0%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 48.5%

$50k–$75k 35.0%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	48.5%
$50k–$75k	35.0%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 73.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$266,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	50.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	32.4%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	23.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	72.8%
3 or more	8.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	38.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	36	35.0%
Female householder, no spouse	19	18.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	35.0%
Average household size	1.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	16.1%
Married	46.4%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	53.6%	33.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 5.0%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 53.7%

Manufacturing 46.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	46.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	46.8%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	15.4%
Stroke	6.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	44.3%
Kidney disease	5.6%
Pulmonary disease	17.5%
Cancer	10.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	19.7%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	27.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	17.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	140	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	140	100.0%
Born in same state	140	100.0%
Born in different state	28	20.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	73.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65729

What city is ZIP code 65729 in?

ZIP code 65729 is primarily assigned to Pontiac, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65729 in?

ZIP code 65729 falls within Ozark County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65729 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 65729 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 65729?

Health data for ZIP code 65729 shows elevated rates of diabetes (20%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 65729?

ZIP code 65729 has an estimated population of 140 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65729?

The median home value in ZIP code 65729 is $266,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65729 in?

ZIP code 65729 observes the CST timezone.