65747 ZIP Code — Shell Knob, MO

Barry County, Missouri

ZIP code 65747 is located in Shell Knob, Missouri, within Barry County. It covers approximately 76.66 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 65747

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $253,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,513. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 65747 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,586

population

76.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shell Knob	Acceptable
Shell Knob	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65658 Golden (5 mi) 65681 Lampe (6.8 mi) 65611 Blue Eye (7.4 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (7.5 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (10.2 mi) 65624 Cape Fair (10.2 mi) 65641 Eagle Rock (10.4 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (13.2 mi) 65656 Galena (13.3 mi) 72660 Oak Grove (13.8 mi) 65625 Cassville (14.5 mi) 72631 Eureka Springs (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,586
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	76.66 sq mi
Water area	15.52 sq mi
Latitude	36.5964
Longitude	-93.5752
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	64.1%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,586

Population

People per sq mi

64.6

Median age

$48,513

Median household income

$29,587

Per capita income

$253,700

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

94.6%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

3,154

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

125

25–34

128

35–44

159

167

45–54

206

105

55–59

129

104

60–64

128

492

65–74

607

166

75–84

206

131

85+

161

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	305	8.5%
18 and over	3,281	91.5%
65 and over	1,763	49.2%
Median age	64.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.4%

Two or more races 14.5%

Hispanic or Latino 14%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,935	70.4%
Two or more races	605	14.5%
Hispanic or Latino	585	14%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.7%
Asian	9	0.2%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	54.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 25.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	25.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$48,513

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 29.9%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$253,700
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	94.6%
Renter occupied	5.4%
Vacant	47.0%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	48.2%
Propane / LP gas	39.0%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	999	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	86	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	166	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	468	27.2%
Households with children under 18	159	9.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,165	67.8%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.3%	14.2%
Married	70.9%	56.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.6%
Widowed	8.6%	14.0%
Divorced	9.5%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	4.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	216	64.9%
High school	48	14.4%
College / grad school	55	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.8%

Professional & management 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Other services 10.3%

Construction 6.6%

Education & healthcare 5.5%

Public administration 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	30.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	16.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.1%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	16.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.1%
Retirement income	43.5%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	44.1%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	12.1%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	41.1%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	10.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	659	20.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	59.2%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,567	99.5%
Spanish	141	4.0%
Other Indo-European	141	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,453	96.3%
Born in same state	3,411	95.1%
Born in different state	931	26.0%
Foreign born	42	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	133	3.7%
Not a US citizen	88	66.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	360	10%
Italian	215	6%
Arab	204	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	58	1.6%
Polish	41	1.1%
German	24	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65747

What city is ZIP code 65747 in?

ZIP code 65747 is primarily assigned to Shell Knob, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65747 in?

ZIP code 65747 falls within Barry County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65747 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 65747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65747 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 65747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65747 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 65747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65747 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 65747 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65747 in?

ZIP code 65747 observes the CST timezone.