65653 ZIP Code, Forsyth, MO
65653 is a ZIP code in Forsyth, Missouri — mostly in Taney County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Christian County. It covers 64 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 65630, 65771 and 65657. 5,905 people live here in 2,613 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $46,918, well below the Missouri median of $70,702; the median age is 51.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Forsyth, MO
- County: Taney County
- Land area: 64 sq mi
- Population: 5,905
- Median household income: $46,918
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,905 |
| Households | 2,613 |
| Median household income | $46,918 |
| Income per person | $32,496 |
| Median age | 51.7 |
| Homeowners | 77.1% |
| Median home value | $193,400 |
| Median rent | $809 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 16.0% |
| $25–35K | 13.0% |
| $35–50K | 16.3% |
| $50–75K | 15.1% |
| $75–100K | 11.3% |
| $100–150K | 10.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 6.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65–74 | 17.9% |
| 75+ | 14.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.2% |
| Owned outright | 40.3% |
| Rented | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.5% |
| Townhome | 3.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.1% |
| 5–19 units | 10.0% |
| 20+ units | 6.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.4% |
Businesses in 65653
124 business establishments with 887 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 24
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 21
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Manufacturing: 9
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Construction: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 65630 — Saddlebrooke village, MO (4.8 mi)
- 65771 — Merriam Woods city, MO (5.8 mi)
- 65657 (6.8 mi)
- 65759 — Taneyville village, MO (7.2 mi)
- 65754 — Spokane CDP, MO (7.8 mi)
- 65629 (8.5 mi)
- 65740 — Merriam Woods city, MO (9 mi)
- 65669 — Highlandville city, MO (10 mi)
Areas that include 65653
- Forsyth, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kissee Mills, MO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Saddlebrooke, MO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Christian County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Taney County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Missouri ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 10: highest median home value in Taney County
- No. 3 of 11: highest median age in Taney County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 65653, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 65653 in?
- 65653 is a Forsyth, MO mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Forsyth, 2% lies inside Kissee Mills and 2% lies inside Saddlebrooke; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 65653 in?
- 65653 is mostly in Taney County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Christian County.
- What is the population of 65653?
- About 5,905 people (±674), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,806.
- What is the median household income in 65653?
- $46,918 (±$8,130), compared with $70,702 for Missouri as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 65653?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 65653 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 65653?
- The closest, measured center to center: 65630 (4.8 mi, Saddlebrooke), 65771 (5.8 mi, Merriam Woods), 65657 (6.8 mi), 65759 (7.2 mi, Taneyville), 65754 (7.8 mi, Spokane) and 65629 (8.5 mi).
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