Strafford, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65757
Greene County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,975
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,243
- Median income Above-median income area
- $235,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Strafford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65757 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 65757 (Strafford, MO) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.2 in 2023 to 269.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65757 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Strafford, Greene County, Missouri, home to 6,975 residents across 213.3 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65757 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,243 (28% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,348. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,500 (23% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 85.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $998.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 65757 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 65757
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strafford, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65757.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 65757, Strafford, 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
6,975
Population
213.3
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65757?
37.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.3%
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?
$85,243
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$37,348
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65757 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Strafford, 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)
$85,243 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
3,166housing units
3,166
Total Housing Units
3,032
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,500
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$998
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65757 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 167 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 183 |
| 2022 | +19.7% | 219 |
| 2023 | +17.2% | 257 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 269 |
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 210 business establishments in ZIP 65757, employing approximately 3,701 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,795,000.
210
Businesses
3,701
Employees
$240.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 33 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.4% |
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 65757 vs 65648 →
ZIP 65757 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65809
Springfield (65809)
11,257 residents
- 65757
Strafford (65757)
6,975 residents
- 65648
Fair Grove (65648)
5,614 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65757 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65757 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65809
Springfield (65809)
$111,364 median income
- 65648
Fair Grove (65648)
$86,850 median income
- 65757
Strafford (65757)
$85,243 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65757 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 65757, 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 (6,975 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 65757 in?
ZIP code 65757 (Strafford) 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 65757?
ZIP code 65757 in Strafford, MO has a population of 6,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65757?
The median household income in ZIP 65757 is $85,243, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65757?
The median home value in ZIP 65757 is $235,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65757?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65757 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65757?
ZIP code 65757 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 3,701 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65757?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65757 are: Transportation and warehousing (35), Construction (33), Retail trade (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65757?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65757 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 65757?
In ZIP code 65757, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 65757?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65757 is 23.6 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 65757?
In ZIP code 65757, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65757?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65757 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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