ZIP Code 65770

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Walnut Grove · Greene County · Missouri

Population
3,002

12/sq mi

Median income
$59,329

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$188,700

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.2%

Median age 51.5

Land area
258.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 65770 in Walnut Grove, Missouri has a population of 3,002. The median household income is $59,329, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $188,700, 32% below the US average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 65770 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 258.8 square miles in Walnut Grove, Greene County, Missouri. The area is home to 3,002 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65770 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65770 sits at $59,329 (11% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,010. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $188,700 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $741 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65770 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 65770 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 65770

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65770.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,002

Population

258.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65770?

51.5

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$32,010

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,212

Total Housing Units

1,108

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$188,700

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$741

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
65601 Aldrich, MO 812 8.1 mi
65710 Morrisville, MO 1,275 8.1 mi
65604 Ash Grove, MO 3,746 10.7 mi
65781 Willard, MO 8,543 8.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Walnut Grove, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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