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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
$50,116
Median income
$145,000
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,316. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.9%. The typical home here is valued at $145,000 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $642 monthly, and 72.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Howell County, letting you compare 65793 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 65793?

41.9

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

$29,316

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65793 ranks nationally

Willow Springs, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,116 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,777

Total Housing Units

2,366

Occupied Units

411

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$145,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65793 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65793 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65789 Pomona, MO 2,014 10.2 mi
65689 Cabool, MO 4,859 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Howell County

65775 standard
West Plains, MO
Pop: 24,908
65548 standard
Mountain View, MO
Pop: 5,908
65789 standard
Pomona, MO
Pop: 2,014
65790 standard
Pottersville, MO
Pop: 739
65788 standard
Peace Valley, MO
Pop: 422
65777 standard
Moody, MO
Pop: 328

Related Areas

Howell County Willow Springs, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.