Willow Springs, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65793
Howell County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,337
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,116
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Willow Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65793 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 65793 (Willow Springs, MO) rose +20.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.7 in 2023 to 273.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65793 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri, home to 6,337 residents across 696.4 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65793 reports a modest median household income of $50,116 (25% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,316. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,000 (24% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $642; owner occupancy is 72.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Howell County, so 65793 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 65793
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willow Springs, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65793.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 65793, Willow Springs, 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
6,337
Population
696.4
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65793?
41.9
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
3.1%
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?
$50,116
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$29,316
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65793 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Willow Springs, 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)
$50,116 21st percentile higher than 21% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,777housing units
2,777
Total Housing Units
2,366
Occupied Units
411
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$642
Median Rent
1976
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
+20.3%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65793 have increased 20.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 164 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 182 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 225 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 228 |
| 2024 | +20.3% | 274 |
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 147 business establishments in ZIP 65793, employing approximately 1,722 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,468,000.
147
Businesses
1,722
Employees
$81.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 16.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 12 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.7% |
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 65793 vs 65789 →
ZIP 65793 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65793
Willow Springs (65793)
6,337 residents
- 65689
Cabool (65689)
4,859 residents
- 65789 2,014
Pomona (65789)
2,014 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65793 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65793 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65789
Pomona (65789)
$57,083 median income
- 65793
Willow Springs (65793)
$50,116 median income
- 65689
Cabool (65689)
$44,231 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65793 ranks #2 of 3 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 65793, 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 (6,337 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 65793 in?
ZIP code 65793 (Willow Springs) 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 65793?
ZIP code 65793 in Willow Springs, MO has a population of 6,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65793?
The median household income in ZIP 65793 is $50,116, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65793?
The median home value in ZIP 65793 is $145,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65793?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65793 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65793?
ZIP code 65793 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 1,722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65793?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65793 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Retail trade (24), Transportation and warehousing (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65793?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65793 increased by 20.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 65793?
In ZIP code 65793, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 65793?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65793 is 22.7 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 65793?
In ZIP code 65793, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65793?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65793 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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