65740 ZIP Code — Rockaway Beach, MO

Taney County, Missouri

ZIP code 65740 is located in Rockaway Beach, Missouri, within Taney County. It covers approximately 4.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65740

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $51,591. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 65740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,586

population

4.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockaway Beach	Acceptable
Rockaway Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65653 Forsyth (3.1 mi) 65731 Powersite (4.7 mi) 65616 Branson (5.7 mi) 65759 Taneyville (6.9 mi) 65679 Kirbyville (9.8 mi) 65680 Kissee Mills (10.1 mi) 65672 Hollister (10.3 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (11.9 mi) 65754 Spokane (12.1 mi) 65627 Cedarcreek (12.9 mi) 65739 Ridgedale (14.1 mi) 65629 Chadwick (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,586
Population density	881 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	213

Geography
Land area	4.07 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	36.7134
Longitude	-93.1578
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	63.0%	51.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,586

Population

881

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$51,591

Median household income

$20,714

Per capita income

$107,500

Median home value

$956

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

1,347

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

143

5–9

145

144

10–14

146

133

15–19

135

20–24

154

25–34

158

232

35–44

236

304

45–54

310

55–59

120

60–64

122

209

65–74

213

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	918	25.6%
18 and over	2,668	74.4%
65 and over	604	16.8%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Black or African American 1.2%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,307	88.3%
Two or more races	191	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	158	4.2%
Black or African American	46	1.2%
Other race	23	0.6%
Asian	12	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	51.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 24.3%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	24.3%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$51,591

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,500
Median rent / month	$956
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	28.4%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	25.5%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	84.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	588	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	117	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	174	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	321	26.8%
Households with children under 18	425	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	448	37.3%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	20.9%
Married	48.4%	51.4%
Separated	2.5%	1.6%
Widowed	2.3%	4.2%
Divorced	15.6%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	2.4%
Kindergarten	92	10.4%
Elementary school	450	50.8%
High school	218	24.6%
College / grad school	105	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.5%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 16.9%

Professional & management 11.9%

Construction 8.7%

Public administration 7.7%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 37.4%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 45.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	259	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,419	95.3%
Spanish	14	0.4%
Other Indo-European	14	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,539	98.7%
Born in same state	3,494	97.4%
Born in different state	1,543	43.0%
Foreign born	45	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.3%
Not a US citizen	35	74.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	544	15.2%
Italian	432	12%
Arab	171	4.8%
English	101	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	0.6%
Dutch	6	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65740

What city is ZIP code 65740 in?

ZIP code 65740 is primarily assigned to Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65740 in?

ZIP code 65740 falls within Taney County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65740?

21% of residents in ZIP code 65740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 65740?

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 65740 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 65740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65740?

The median home value in ZIP code 65740 is $107,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 65740 in?

ZIP code 65740 observes the CST timezone.