ZIP Code 65740 - Rockaway Beach Missouri
Overview
ZIP Code 65740 is located in Rockaway Beach Missouri. Portions of 65740 are also in Merriam Woods and Jasper Township (Taney County) and Swan Township. 65740 is entirely within Taney County. Regionally, 65740 is located in the Springfield MO Area.
ZIP Code 65740 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rockaway Beach |
| Primary County | Taney County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,586 |
| Area Code(s) | 417 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 65740 Map
65740 Demographics
65740 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 65740 is White. The current unemployment level in 65740 is 4.2%.
| Population | 3,586 |
| Population Growth Rate | 15.55% |
| Population Density | 768 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,409 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,526 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $174,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.99% |
65740 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,513 | 90.99% |
| Black | 64 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65740 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 252 | 11.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 196 | 9.25% |
| High School Diploma | 841 | 39.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 24 | 1.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 143 | 6.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 481 | 22.69% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 7.22% |
| Masters Degree | 25 | 1.18% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.09% |
65740 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.71323395, -93.16399384 |
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| Region | Springfield MO Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Branson, MO |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 5 Square Miles |
65740 Schools
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65740 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 39c - White River Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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