West Plains, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65775
Howell County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,908
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,206
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Plains pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65775 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 65775 (West Plains, MO) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.3 in 2023 to 229.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65775 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, with 24,908 residents across 1180.5 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65775 reports a modest median household income of $52,206 (22% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,885. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $184,800 (3% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $814; 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Missouri and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 65775.
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 65775
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Plains, MO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$27,885
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65775 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
West Plains, 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)
$52,206 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
11,519housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65775, 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 (24,908 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 65775 in?
ZIP code 65775 (West Plains) is located in Howell County, Missouri. Howell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howell-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65775?
ZIP code 65775 in West Plains, MO has a population of 24,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65775?
The median household income in ZIP 65775 is $52,206, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65775?
The median home value in ZIP 65775 is $184,800, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65775?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65775 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65775?
ZIP code 65775 has 740 business establishments employing approximately 10,286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65775?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65775 are: Retail trade (141), Health care and social assistance (121), Other services (except public administration) (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65775?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65775 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 65775?
In ZIP code 65775, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 65775?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65775 is 22.3 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 65775?
In ZIP code 65775, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65775?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65775 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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