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Republic, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65738

Greene County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,550
131/sq mi
$67,841
Median income
$215,300
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Republic pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
131
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65738 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Republic, Greene County, Missouri, home to 17,550 residents across 133.8 square miles, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65738 reports a modest median household income of $67,841 (1% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,108. Poverty here runs at 15.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $215,300 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 65738 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 65738

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Republic, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65738.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 65738, Republic, 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

17,550

Population

133.8

Area (sq mi)

131

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65738?

35.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$67,841

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$35,108

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65738 ranks nationally

Republic, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,841 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,095

Total Housing Units

8,859

Occupied Units

236

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$215,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,156

Median Rent

1999

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65738 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 153
2021 +18.1% 181
2022 +20.2% 218
2023 +8.6% 236
2024 +3.8% 245

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 368 business establishments in ZIP 65738, employing approximately 3,858 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,984,000.

368

Businesses

3,858

Employees

$146.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 13.9%
Retail trade 48 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 47 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 40 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 35 9.5%
Finance and insurance 25 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 5.4%
Manufacturing 14 3.8%
Wholesale trade 14 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.3%
Information 6 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 65738 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65738 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65738 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 65738 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65619 Brookline, MO 7,393 6.1 mi
65610 Billings, MO 5,239 7.0 mi
65612 Bois D Arc, MO 1,354 6.3 mi
65664 Halltown, MO 159 7.8 mi
65631 Clever, MO 4,678 9.8 mi
65802 Springfield, MO 44,270 9.5 mi
65705 Marionville, MO 3,999 9.9 mi
65604 Ash Grove, MO 3,746 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

65807 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 54,952
65802 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 44,270
65803 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 40,902
65804 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 36,801
65810 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 20,984
65809 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 11,257

Related Areas

Greene County Republic, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65738 in? ▼
ZIP code 65738 (Republic) 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 65738? ▼
ZIP code 65738 in Republic, MO has a population of 17,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65738? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65738 is $67,841, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65738? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65738 is $215,300, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65738? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65738 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65738? ▼
ZIP code 65738 has 368 business establishments employing approximately 3,858 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65738? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65738 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65738? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65738 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 65738? ▼
In ZIP code 65738, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 65738? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65738 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65738? ▼
In ZIP code 65738, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65738? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65738 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.