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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
$85,243
Median income
$235,500
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $37,348. Poverty here runs at 6.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.5%. Median home value sits at $235,500 (23% above the state average), median rent at $998 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.7%.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greene County, letting you compare 65757 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 65757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strafford, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65757.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 65757?

37.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

$37,348

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65757 ranks nationally

Strafford, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,243 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,166

Total Housing Units

3,032

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$235,500

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65757 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 65757 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 65757 ranks #3 of 3 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
65648 Fair Grove, MO 5,614 8.8 mi
65809 Springfield, MO 11,257 9.5 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
65738 standard
Republic, MO
Pop: 17,550

Related Areas

Greene County Strafford, MO Missouri

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.

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