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Golden, MO
Census-designated place in Barry County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65658.
Population
233
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
1
Golden and its ZIP codes
Golden at a glance
- Golden is 51% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Golden, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barry County. PPP loans are for Golden.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,377
13,017 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,374
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $6,915 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Golden, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,046
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Golden, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Golden
1 in or overlapping Golden. Population shown
Cities near Golden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow PointVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Emerald BeachVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Chain-O-LakesVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Holiday Island, ARCity | 5 mi | 7.3 |
| Shell KnobCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 9.5 |
| Beaver, ARTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Eureka Springs, ARCity | 9.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Berryville, ARCity | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| Oak Grove, ARTown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| SeligmanCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Gateway, ARTown | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| Blue Eye, ARTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CassvilleCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Blue EyeTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Coney IslandVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Golden, MO in?
- Golden is in Barry County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Golden, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Golden include 65658.
- What is the population of Golden, MO?
- About 233 people live in Golden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Golden?
- Nearby places include Arrow Point (2.7 mi), Emerald Beach (3.1 mi), Chain-O-Lakes (3.2 mi), Eagle Rock (4.3 mi), Holiday Island, AR (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023