Fordland, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65652
Webster County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,157
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,420
- Median income Near-median income area
- $239,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fordland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65652 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65652 (Fordland, MO) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 65652 covers 187.3 square miles in Fordland, Webster County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,157 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65652 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,420 (17% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,673. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $239,600 (25% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $810.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Webster County, so 65652 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 65652
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fordland, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65652.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 65652, Fordland, 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
4,157
Population
187.3
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65652?
38.2
Median Age
61.7%
Male
38.3%
Female
1.4%
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?
$78,420
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$34,673
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65652 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Fordland, 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)
$78,420 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,566housing units
1,566
Total Housing Units
1,333
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,600
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$810
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 65652, employing approximately 212 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,784,000.
54
Businesses
212
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 13.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 5.6% |
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 65652 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65742
Rogersville (65742)
11,367 residents
- 65753
Sparta (65753)
5,027 residents
- 65652 4,157
Fordland (65652)
4,157 residents
- 65620 262
Bruner (65620)
262 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65652 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65652 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65742
Rogersville (65742)
$83,795 median income
- 65753
Sparta (65753)
$80,179 median income
- 65652
Fordland (65652)
$78,420 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65652 ranks #3 of 3 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 65652, 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 (4,157 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 65652 in?
ZIP code 65652 (Fordland) is located in Webster County, Missouri. Webster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webster-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65652?
ZIP code 65652 in Fordland, MO has a population of 4,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65652?
The median household income in ZIP 65652 is $78,420, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65652?
The median home value in ZIP 65652 is $239,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65652?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65652 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65652?
ZIP code 65652 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65652?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65652 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65652?
In ZIP code 65652, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 65652?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65652 is 33.2 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 65652?
In ZIP code 65652, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65652?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65652 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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