PlainZIP

Sparta, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65753

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

5,027
28/sq mi
$80,179
Median income
$222,700
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sparta pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65753 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65753 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sparta, Christian County, Missouri, home to 5,027 residents across 180.8 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65753 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,179 (20% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $52,225. Local economic indicators show a 5.8% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $222,700 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $804 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 65753 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 65753

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sparta, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65753.

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 65753, Sparta, 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

5,027

Population

180.8

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65753?

46.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$80,179

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$52,225

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65753 ranks nationally

Sparta, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,179 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,356

Total Housing Units

2,215

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$222,700

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$804

Median Rent

1994

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

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65753 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 147
2021 +18.3% 173
2022 +22.8% 213
2023 +0.7% 214
2024 +11.5% 239

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 65753, employing approximately 398 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,133,000.

76

Businesses

398

Employees

$19.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 32.9%
Retail trade 8 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 9.2%
Manufacturing 5 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.6%
Finance and insurance 4 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.3%

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 65753 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 65753 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 65753 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 65753 ranks #2 of 5 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
65620 Bruner, MO 262 5.7 mi
65629 Chadwick, MO 574 7.7 mi
65742 Rogersville, MO 11,367 8.9 mi
65720 Oldfield, MO 665 6.9 mi
65652 Fordland, MO 4,157 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

65714 standard
Nixa, MO
Pop: 29,818
65721 standard
Ozark, MO
Pop: 28,550
65610 standard
Billings, MO
Pop: 5,239
65631 standard
Clever, MO
Pop: 4,678
65669 standard
Highlandville, MO
Pop: 2,031
65754 standard
Spokane, MO
Pop: 950

Related Areas

Christian County Sparta, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65753 in? ▼
ZIP code 65753 (Sparta) is located in Christian County, Missouri. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65753? ▼
ZIP code 65753 in Sparta, MO has a population of 5,027 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65753? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65753 is $80,179, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65753? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65753 is $222,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65753? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65753 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65753? ▼
ZIP code 65753 has 76 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 65753? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65753 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65753? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65753 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 65753? ▼
In ZIP code 65753, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 65753? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65753 is 34.3 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 65753? ▼
In ZIP code 65753, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65753? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65753 is 5.8% 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.