| City: | Point Lookout, Missouri |
| County: | Taney County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:37:34 AM |
| Population: | 1,696 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 417 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.6196, -93.2397 |
| Land Area: | 0.348 sq mi |
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Point Lookout is home to College of the Ozarks, a private Christian work college overlooking Table Rock Lake in Taney County, Missouri. This isn't a town. It's a campus. Of the 1,696 people counted here in the 2020 Census, 1,668 live in dormitories. The median age is 19.5 years. There are zero occupied housing units outside the institutional setting.
Mail delivery at College of the Ozarks follows a campus-based system centered on Academic Avenue, which accounts for 165 of the 171 street delivery records in the ZIP+4 database. The street naming pattern (Academic Ave, Vocational Way, Cultural Court, Opportunity Ave, Industrial Place) maps directly to the college's educational philosophy. The post office maintains 146 PO Boxes alongside building delivery to campus addresses. Students and staff can receive mail either at individual PO Boxes or at campus buildings using the format "Academic Ave UNIT [number]."
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery infrastructure in the surrounding area. The ZIP covers just 0.17 square miles of campus territory. General Delivery service is available at the post office, typical for institutional settings where addressing can be fluid.
The student body makeup shows 56% white, 9% Black, 23% identifying as "Some Other Race" (often Hispanic students who don't select the ethnicity question), and small percentages of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American students. With 18 business delivery points for a student population of nearly 1,700, the campus maintains a compact commercial footprint focused on educational rather than retail activity.
To send mail to students or staff, use either:
Both formats deliver through the campus post office at Point Lookout.
Street names form an educational mission statement: Academic, Vocational, Cultural, Opportunity, and Industrial map the college's philosophy rather than geographic features.
ZIP Code 65726 has 1,696 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.0% male and 41.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.7%, much lower than the state average of 77.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.3%, which is much higher than the state average (4.9%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (2.1%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,696Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,093Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,873.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 954 | 1,050 | 1,038 | 1,093 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,696 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.5
Male Median Age: 19.5
Female Median Age: 19.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 1 | 1 | 811 | 177 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 0 | 504 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1,315 | 355 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| White: | 945 | 39.87% |
| Black: | 161 | 6.79% |
| Hispanic:* | 700 | 29.54% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.13% |
| American Indian: | 26 | 1.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 144 | 6.08% |
| Other: | 391 | 16.50% |
| Total: | 2,370 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,000 | 58.96% | 19.5 years |
| Females: | 696 | 41.04% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 1,696 | 100% | 19.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,008 | 92.22% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.18% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 17 | 1.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 66 | 7.59% |
| Total Population: | 1,093 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,010 | 92.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 83 | 7.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $23,152, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $23,152 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (35.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,625 | $20,655 | $23,182 | $23,152 |
| Employed: | 457 | 41.81% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 1.92% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 615 | 56.27% |
| Total: | 1,093 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 61 | 13.35% |
| Service: | 163 | 35.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 125 | 27.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 41 | 8.97% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 67 | 14.66% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 457 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 8.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 822 | 75.21% |
| Public Insurance: | 97 | 8.87% |
| No Insurance: | 174 | 15.92% |
| Total: | 1,093 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 919 | 84.08% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,093 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,093 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 65726 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 160Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 65726 is located in Taney County, Missouri, within the Branson, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14700) and Missouri's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 83,877 people, about 2.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 65726. It covers 0.348 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Branson, MOSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 83,877Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.348 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6272.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 65726 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.