65734 ZIP Code — Purdy, MO

Barry County, Missouri

ZIP code 65734 is located in Purdy, Missouri, within Barry County. It covers approximately 84.78 square miles and serves a population of 3,175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65734

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $50,027. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 65734 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,175

population

84.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Purdy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65708 Monett (8.3 mi) 65769 Verona (8.8 mi) 65647 Exeter (9.4 mi) 65625 Cassville (9.6 mi) 64842 Fairview (11.4 mi) 65723 Pierce City (13.7 mi) 65605 Aurora (13.9 mi) 64866 Stark City (14 mi) 64861 Rocky Comfort (14.7 mi) 65772 Washburn (17 mi) 65641 Eagle Rock (17.6 mi) 65745 Seligman (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,175
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	84.78 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	36.8056
Longitude	-93.9011
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	52.1%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,175

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$50,027

Median household income

$24,781

Per capita income

$113,800

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

1,034

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

122

Under 5

119

157

5–9

153

10–14

15–19

122

20–24

120

194

25–34

190

35–44

176

45–54

173

149

55–59

146

134

60–64

131

205

65–74

200

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	756	23.8%
18 and over	2,419	76.2%
65 and over	587	18.5%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Other race 6.9%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,594	73.3%
Hispanic or Latino	366	10.3%
Other race	243	6.9%
Two or more races	209	5.9%
Asian	108	3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$50,027

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 39.6%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,800
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	23.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.4%
Electricity	37.6%
Propane / LP gas	29.0%
Wood	7.9%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	683	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	120	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	169	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	229	19.1%
Households with children under 18	308	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	427	35.6%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	12.7%
Married	61.9%	62.7%
Separated	3.2%	2.5%
Widowed	1.8%	9.3%
Divorced	10.7%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	12.5%
Kindergarten	50	7.9%
Elementary school	359	56.9%
High school	87	13.8%
College / grad school	56	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Construction 13.0%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Retail trade 7.6%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Professional & management 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 38.0%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 62.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	183	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,934	92.4%
Spanish	235	8.0%
Other Indo-European	154	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Other languages	73	2.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,899	91.3%
Born in same state	2,894	91.1%
Born in different state	1,616	50.9%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	276	8.7%
Not a US citizen	185	67.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	348	11%
French	293	9.2%
Arab	137	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	1.3%
Dutch	14	0.4%
Polish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65734

What city is ZIP code 65734 in?

ZIP code 65734 is primarily assigned to Purdy, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65734 in?

ZIP code 65734 falls within Barry County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65734?

21% of residents in ZIP code 65734 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65734?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 65734 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 65734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65734?

The median home value in ZIP code 65734 is $113,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 65734 in?

ZIP code 65734 observes the CST timezone.