Pontiac
Census-designated place in Ozark County, Missouri
Pontiac is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ozark County, Missouri, with 123 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 823 ft (251 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sundown, 3.5 miles NW.
- 123residents (2020 Census)
- 823 ftelevation · 251 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 49 / sq mipopulation density
- 65729ZIP code
About Pontiac
Pontiac is a census-designated place in southern Ozark County, Missouri, United States. It lies six miles south of Isabella and 18.5 miles southwest of Gainesville, on the northeast shore of Bull Shoals Lake.
A post office called Pontiac has been in operation since 1887. The community was named in honor of the Ottawa Indian chief Pontiac, perhaps via Pontiac, Michigan.
The town is on a ridge above the lake at an elevation of about 820 feet. The lake has a normal surface elevation of 654 feet. The town consists of a post office, a marina and campgrounds on the lake, a restaurant, and a church. Pontiac is accessed via Missouri Route W from Missouri Route 5 south of Gainesville.
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Living in Pontiac
- Median household income
- $88,229
- Median age
- 69.9
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Pontiac had 123 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 123 |
|---|---|
| Density | 49 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pontiac at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Ozark County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 123 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.51 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5204° N, 92.6027° W |
| ZIP code | 65729 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2959060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pontiac
- Sundown3.5 mi NW
- Oakland, AR4.5 mi SE
- Theodosia5.4 mi NW
- Bull Shoals, AR10.1 mi S
- Lakeview, AR10.7 mi S
- Midway, AR11.3 mi SE
- Gainesville11.5 mi NE
- Flippin, AR16.8 mi S
- Cotter, AR17.1 mi S
- Gassville, AR17.5 mi S
- Mountain Home, AR17.6 mi SE
- Diamond City, AR17.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pontiac
What county is Pontiac in?
Pontiac is in Ozark County, Missouri.
What is the population of Pontiac, MO?
123 people lived in Pontiac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pontiac, MO?
The ZIP code of Pontiac is 65729.
What is the elevation of Pontiac?
823 feet (251 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pontiac?
Sundown (3.5 mi), Oakland (4.5 mi), Theodosia (5.4 mi), Bull Shoals (10.1 mi), Lakeview (10.7 mi).
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