Forsyth, MO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Forsyth is an incorporated town-sized municipality in Taney County, Missouri. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 7,761, sits at 36.686°N, 93.102°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Missouri, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Forsyth, MO?

What is the population of Forsyth, MO?

Forsyth has an estimated population of 7,761. That makes it the 115th largest of the 1,020 places we list in Missouri, and the 2nd largest of 9 places in Taney County. The typical place in Missouri has about 482 residents, so Forsyth is roughly 16.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Missouri with a similar population include Brentwood (7,966), Murphy (7,961), Olivette (7,822), Marshfield (7,638), Sappington (7,484). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Forsyth differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Forsyth?

Forsyth has about 759 people per square mile (293 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Missouri, it is denser than about 49% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Forsyth use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Forsyth: 65653. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Forsyth in?

Forsyth is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Vincennes, IN, about 335 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Forsyth located in Missouri?

Forsyth lies in the southern part of Missouri, at 36.686° north latitude and 93.102° west longitude. The state capital, Jefferson City, is about 140 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Harrison, AR, roughly 31 miles to the south, which shows how near Forsyth is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Springfield, MO, 37 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Forsyth, MO?

The closest listed place to Forsyth is Branson, MO, 9.3 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Forsyth in?

Forsyth is in Taney County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 29213. The county contains 9 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Branson (25,033), Hollister (4,592), Merriam Woods (1,847), Kissee Mills (1,036), Rockaway Beach (869). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Forsyth from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Forsyth is closest to Chicago, IL at about 459 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,432 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Forsyth?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Forsyth: Forsyth, GA (5,270), Forsyth, IL (3,479), Forsyth, MT (1,770). When you search for Forsyth, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Forsyth in Taney County, Missouri.

Planning a move to Forsyth?

If you are weighing Forsyth, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.