The U.S. ZIP Code 65653 is associated with Forsyth, MO in Taney County. The current population estimate is 5,945. About 31.0% of residents in ZIP Code 65653 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 49.0 years. About 86.9% of residents in this Missouri region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $22,052. Median househould income is at $39,232, with an estimated 10% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 65653 is $39,232, while the region's mean household income is $52,492. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,052. The per capita income in ZIP Code 65653 of $22,052 is approximately 28.43% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,810. An estimated 9.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This poverty rate is approximately equal to the overall poverty rate in the U.S. as a whole. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 65653 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.5% of 65653 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.8% |
In ZIP Code 65653, 86.9% of the population graduated high school, while 11.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.2% in this Taney County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 65653, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 3.0% of 65653 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 65653 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.1%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 65653, 97.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Taney County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 65653 are older than average. The median age of 49.0 years in ZIP Code 65653 is approximately 28.61% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.5% of the population in 65653 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 65653 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.0% |
| 85 years and over | 4.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 65653 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 43.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 65653 is high blood pressure, as approximately 42.1% of adults 18 and older in this Taney County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 42.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.3% |
| High cholesterol | 43.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 65653 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.4% of those 18 and above in 65653 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 65653 include obesity (37.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (32.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| Current smoking | 22.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.5% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 65653, an estimated 24.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Taney County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
In 65653, 50.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 19.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 65653 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 65653 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.1% |
| Retail trade | 18.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 65653 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.73% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 65653 | 11.72¢/kWh | 10.31¢/kWh | 7.72¢/kWh |
| Missouri | 11.43¢/kWh | 9.33¢/kWh | 7.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 65653 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.16 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.81 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.02 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.33 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.17 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.95 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.3 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.63 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.86 | 1.78 | 5.46 |