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Taney County
Walnut Shade, MO
65771
65771 ZIP Code — Walnut Shade, MO
Taney County, Missouri
ZIP code 65771 is located in
Walnut Shade ,
Missouri ,
within Taney County .
It covers approximately 35.95 square miles and serves a population of
1,545 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 417 .
About ZIP code 65771
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,300.
The gap between median ($88,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 65771 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,545
Population density
43 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
213
Geography
Land area
35.95 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.7737
Longitude
-93.2262
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
417
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
51.9%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
27.8%
33.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
30.3%
11.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$88,750
Median household income
$256,300
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 365 23.6% 18 and over 1,180 76.4% 65 and over 288 18.6% Median age 47.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,470 93% Two or more races 67 4.2% Hispanic or Latino 35 2.2% Other race 8 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
51.9%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
27.8%
33.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
30.3%
11.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
5.2%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 2.4% $25k–$35k 12.1% $35k–$50k 13.8% $50k–$75k 10.7% $75k–$100k 12.9% $100k–$150k 34.4% $200k+ 10.5% Median income $88,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $256,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 12.9% Single-family detached 92.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.7% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 23.9% 2000–2009 24.4% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 13.5% 1970–1979 11.4% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 10.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 23.9% 3 bedrooms 24.3% 4 bedrooms 37.8% 5+ bedrooms 14.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 4.3% 2 vehicles 50.7% 3 or more 45.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.0% Electricity 52.0% Propane / LP gas 33.5% No fuel used 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 410 76.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 21 3.9% Female householder, no spouse 104 19.4% Households with children under 18 225 42.1% Households with seniors (65+) 174 32.5% Average household size 2.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.8% 12.5% Married 77.2% 67.2% Separated 0.0% 7.5% Widowed 0.3% 10.1% Divorced 3.6% 2.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.6% Bachelor's or higher 30.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 4.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 206 58.0% High school 83 23.4% College / grad school 50 14.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.6%
Transportation & utilities
14.6%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Professional & management
4.9%
Public administration
4.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.4% Service 9.5% Sales & office 42.6% Natural resources & construction 4.1% Production & transportation 3.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.1% Government 9.9% Self-employed 6.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.2% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.9% Retirement income 28.0% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.8% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 30.9% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.0% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 20.1% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 16.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.0% Visited dentist 55.8% Cholesterol screening 88.1% Teeth loss 20.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 170 14.4%
Disability % Any disability 13.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.6% 65 and over 24.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.8% Public insurance 36.8% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 7.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,485 96.1% 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) 1,537 99.5% Born in same state 1,523 98.6% Born in different state 833 53.9% Foreign born 14 0.9% Naturalized citizen 8 0.5% Not a US citizen 8 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 227 14.7% Italian 192 12.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 141 9.1% Polish 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.6% Internet access 88.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65771
What city is ZIP code 65771 in?
ZIP code 65771 is primarily assigned to Walnut Shade, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65771 in?
ZIP code 65771 falls within Taney County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 65771 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 65771 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 65771?
ZIP code 65771 has an estimated population of 1,545 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65771?
The median household income in ZIP code 65771 is $88,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65771?
The median home value in ZIP code 65771 is $256,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 65771 in?
ZIP code 65771 observes the CST timezone.
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