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 High-density area
- $67,841
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Republic pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65738 (Republic, MO) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.2 in 2023 to 245.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,108. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $215,300 (13% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,156; 66.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 65738 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 65738
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Republic, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65738.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65738?
35.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.2%
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?
$67,841
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$35,108
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65738 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Republic, 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)
$67,841 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
9,095housing units
9,095
Total Housing Units
8,859
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 65738 vs 65619 →
ZIP 65738 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65802
Springfield (65802)
44,270 residents
- 65738 17,550
Republic (65738)
17,550 residents
- 65619 7,393
Brookline (65619)
7,393 residents
- 65610 5,239
Billings (65610)
5,239 residents
- 65631 4,678
Clever (65631)
4,678 residents
- 65705 3,999
Marionville (65705)
3,999 residents
- 65604 3,746
Ash Grove (65604)
3,746 residents
- 65612 1,354
Bois D Arc (65612)
1,354 residents
- 65664 159
Halltown (65664)
159 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65738 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65738 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65631
Clever (65631)
$86,875 median income
- 65619
Brookline (65619)
$85,024 median income
- 65612
Bois D Arc (65612)
$78,047 median income
- 65610
Billings (65610)
$77,155 median income
- 65604
Ash Grove (65604)
$68,683 median income
- 65738
Republic (65738)
$67,841 median income
- 65705
Marionville (65705)
$61,000 median income
- 65802
Springfield (65802)
$55,019 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65738, 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 (17,550 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 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.
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