Walnut Grove, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65770
Greene County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,002
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,329
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walnut Grove pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65770 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 65770 (Walnut Grove, MO) fell -8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.8 in 2023 to 211.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65770 covers 258.8 square miles in Walnut Grove, Greene County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,002 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65770 reports a modest median household income of $59,329 (11% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,010. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $188,700 (1% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $741; 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 65770 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 65770
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walnut Grove, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65770.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 65770, Walnut Grove, 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
3,002
Population
258.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65770?
51.5
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$59,329
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$32,010
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65770 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Walnut Grove, 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)
$59,329 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
1,212housing units
1,212
Total Housing Units
1,108
Occupied Units
104
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$741
Median Rent
1977
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
-8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65770 have decreased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.1% | 148 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 166 |
| 2022 | +30.0% | 216 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 230 |
| 2024 | -8.1% | 211 |
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 39 business establishments in ZIP 65770, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,455,000.
39
Businesses
129
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 35.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
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 65770 vs 65601 →
ZIP 65770 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65781
Willard (65781)
8,543 residents
- 65604
Ash Grove (65604)
3,746 residents
- 65770 3,002
Walnut Grove (65770)
3,002 residents
- 65710 1,275
Morrisville (65710)
1,275 residents
- 65601 812
Aldrich (65601)
812 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65770 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65770 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65781
Willard (65781)
$83,816 median income
- 65710
Morrisville (65710)
$77,865 median income
- 65604
Ash Grove (65604)
$68,683 median income
- 65770
Walnut Grove (65770)
$59,329 median income
- 65601
Aldrich (65601)
$46,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65770 ranks #4 of 5 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 65770, 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 (3,002 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 65770 in?
ZIP code 65770 (Walnut Grove) 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 65770?
ZIP code 65770 in Walnut Grove, MO has a population of 3,002 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65770?
The median household income in ZIP 65770 is $59,329, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65770?
The median home value in ZIP 65770 is $188,700, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65770?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65770 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65770?
ZIP code 65770 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65770?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65770 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65770?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65770 decreased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 65770?
In ZIP code 65770, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 65770?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65770 is 36.0 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 65770?
In ZIP code 65770, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65770?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65770 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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