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Branson, MO
City in Taney County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65616.
Population
12,817
Land area
21.3sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
1
Branson and its ZIP codes
Branson at a glance
- Branson is about 6.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $51,978 a year, 26% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,000 (9% above Missouri) and median rent is $961 a month.
Local data for Branson, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Branson, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,978
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$251,000
Median rent
$961/mo
Homeownership
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,464), Irish Americans (1,795), Mexican Americans (573).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taney County. PPP loans are for Branson.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,572
28,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $7,344 per person
PPP loans
$104M
1,514 loans, 15,207 jobs reported
How people get to work
Branson, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Branson, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
804
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Branson, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Branson
1 in or overlapping Branson. Population shown
Cities near Branson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian PointVillage | 3.3 mi | 2.8 |
| HollisterCity | 4.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Branson WestCity | 5.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Bull CreekVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| KirbyvilleVillage | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Coney IslandVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Rockaway BeachCity | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Merriam WoodsCity | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Kimberling CityCity | 7.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Reeds SpringCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| ForsythCity | 9.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Blue EyeTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SaddlebrookeVillage | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| Blue Eye, ARTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Kissee MillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| Omaha, ARTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Branson, MO in?
- Branson is in Taney County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Branson, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Branson include 65616.
- What is the population of Branson, MO?
- About 12,817 people live in Branson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Branson?
- Nearby places include Indian Point (3.3 mi), Hollister (4.5 mi), Branson West (5.6 mi), Bull Creek (6.2 mi), Kirbyville (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023