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ZIP Code 65609
Bakersfield, MO, Ozark County
Population
733
Land area
32sq mi
People per sq mi
23
City
Bakersfield
ZIP 65609 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 65609 at a glance
- ZIP 65609 (Bakersfield) is 75% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,571, 24% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 (53% below Missouri) and median rent is $770 a month.
Local data for ZIP 65609
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 65609, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,571
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
4.4%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
27.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
11
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
48
$1.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$716K
69 loans
Campaign donations
$68
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 65609, 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
89° / 25°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 65609, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 65609
ZIP codes near 65609
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 65766Bakersfield | 4.1 mi | 5.4 |
| 65626Bakersfield | 5.8 mi | 103.9 |
| 72537Gamaliel | 6.8 mi | 28.6 |
| 72544Henderson | 8.3 mi | 28.8 |
| 65760Gainesville | 8.5 mi | 37.7 |
| 72623Gamaliel | 8.7 mi | 24.8 |
| 72538Henderson | 9.2 mi | 44 |
| 65666Gainesville | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| 65777South Fork | 12 mi | 13.1 |
| 65790South Fork | 12 mi | 57.3 |
| 72531Henderson | 14 mi | 49.8 |
| 65784Gainesville | 15 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 65609?
- ZIP code 65609 is in Bakersfield, MO (Ozark County).
- What county is ZIP code 65609 in?
- ZIP code 65609 is mostly in Ozark County, Missouri.
- How many people live in ZIP code 65609?
- About 733 people live in the 65609 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.