ZIP Code 65775
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West Plains · Howell County · Missouri
- Population
- 24,908
- Median income
- $52,206
- Median home value
- $184,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.3%
- Land area
- 1180.5 sq mi
21/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Chicago
ZIP code 65775 in West Plains, Missouri has a population of 24,908. The median household income is $52,206, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $184,800, 34% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65775 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1180.5 square miles in West Plains, Howell County, Missouri. The area is home to 24,908 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 65775 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65775 sits at $52,206 (22% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,885. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $184,800 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65775 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 65775 sits relative to Missouri and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 65775
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65775.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
121 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Finance and insurance 54
Finance and insurance
54 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65775, West Plains, 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
24,908
Population
1180.5
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65775?
39.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$52,206
Median Household Income
-22% vs state
$27,885
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,519
Total Housing Units
10,267
Occupied Units
1,252
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,800
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$814
Median Rent
1984
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65775 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 149 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 170 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 198 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 224 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 229 |
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 740 business establishments in ZIP 65775, employing approximately 10,286 people with a combined annual payroll of $432,217,000.
740
Businesses
10,286
Employees
$432.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 141 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 121 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 59 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 3.1% |
| Information | 12 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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