Fair Grove, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65648
Greene County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,614
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,850
- Median income Above-median income area
- $247,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fair Grove pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65648 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 65648 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fair Grove, Greene County, Missouri, home to 5,614 residents across 202.7 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65648 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,850 (30% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,685. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $247,200 (29% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $943.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 65648 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 65648
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fair Grove, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65648.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65648, Fair Grove, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,614
Population
202.7
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65648?
39.2
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$86,850
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$39,685
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65648 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Fair Grove, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,850 Top 16% higher than 84% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,285housing units
2,285
Total Housing Units
2,025
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,200
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$943
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65648 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 156 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 203 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 224 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 224 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 65648, employing approximately 398 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,002,000.
95
Businesses
398
Employees
$13.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 12.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 65648 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65803
Springfield (65803)
40,902 residents
- 65757 6,975
Strafford (65757)
6,975 residents
- 65648 5,614
Fair Grove (65648)
5,614 residents
- 65644 2,759
Elkland (65644)
2,759 residents
- 65725 2,459
Pleasant Hope (65725)
2,459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65648 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65648 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65648
Fair Grove (65648)
$86,850 median income
- 65757
Strafford (65757)
$85,243 median income
- 65725
Pleasant Hope (65725)
$77,406 median income
- 65644
Elkland (65644)
$71,527 median income
- 65803
Springfield (65803)
$50,572 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65648 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65648, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,614 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 65648 in?
ZIP code 65648 (Fair Grove) is located in Greene County, Missouri. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65648?
ZIP code 65648 in Fair Grove, MO has a population of 5,614 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65648?
The median household income in ZIP 65648 is $86,850, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65648?
The median home value in ZIP 65648 is $247,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65648 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65648?
ZIP code 65648 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65648?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65648 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65648?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65648 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65648?
In ZIP code 65648, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65648?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65648 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65648?
In ZIP code 65648, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65648 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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