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Pontiac, MO
Census-designated place in Ozark County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65729.
Population
88
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
1
Pontiac and its ZIP codes
Pontiac at a glance
- Pontiac is 61% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Pontiac, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ozark County. PPP loans are for Pontiac.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$34,868
1,519 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,798
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.83M
FY 2026, $9,216 per person
PPP loans
$172K
12 loans, 31 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Pontiac, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pontiac, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
25.2%
U.S. 12.1% +13.1 pts
Smoking
26.8%
U.S. 12.8% +14.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Pontiac
1 in or overlapping Pontiac. Population shown
Cities near Pontiac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SundownCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Oakland, ARCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| TheodosiaVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Bull Shoals, ARCity | 9.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Lakeview, ARCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Midway, ARCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| GainesvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Flippin, ARCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Cotter, ARCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Gassville, ARCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Mountain Home, ARCity | 18 mi | 12 |
| Diamond City, ARCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Lead Hill, ARTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Summit, ARCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| South Lead Hill, ARTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WasolaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pontiac, MO in?
- Pontiac is in Ozark County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Pontiac, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pontiac include 65729.
- What is the population of Pontiac, MO?
- About 88 people live in Pontiac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pontiac?
- Nearby places include Sundown (3.9 mi), Oakland, AR (4.3 mi), Theodosia (5.2 mi), Bull Shoals, AR (9.8 mi), Lakeview, AR (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023