ZIP Code 65802

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Springfield · Greene County · Missouri

Population
44,270

269/sq mi

Median income
$55,019

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,200

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.6%

Median age 33.2

Land area
164.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 65802 in Springfield, Missouri has a population of 44,270. The median household income is $55,019, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $171,200, 38% below the US average. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 65802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.7 square miles in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. The area is home to 44,270 residents, producing a population density of 269 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 65802 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65802 sits at $55,019 (18% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,377. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $171,200 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 65802 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 65802

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65802.

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 65802, Springfield, 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

44,270

Population

164.7

Area (sq mi)

269

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65802?

33.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$55,019

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$30,377

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

20,493

Total Housing Units

18,918

Occupied Units

1,575

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$171,200

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$944

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65802 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 164
2021 +15.1% 188
2022 +18.1% 222
2023 +10.7% 246
2024 +2.6% 253

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 1,233 business establishments in ZIP 65802, employing approximately 42,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,422,252,000.

1,233

Businesses

42,484

Employees

$2.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 167 13.5%
Wholesale trade 138 11.2%
Construction 137 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 135 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 100 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 99 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 80 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 6.2%
Manufacturing 68 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 4.5%
Finance and insurance 46 3.7%
Information 23 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.1%
Educational services 12 1.0%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 65802 vs 65806 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
65806 Springfield, MO 10,586 3.0 mi
65807 Springfield, MO 54,952 3.4 mi
65619 Brookline, MO 7,393 6.4 mi
65810 Springfield, MO 20,984 6.7 mi
65803 Springfield, MO 40,902 6.3 mi
65804 Springfield, MO 36,801 6.9 mi
65781 Willard, MO 8,543 10.3 mi
65738 Republic, MO 17,550 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65802 in?
ZIP code 65802 (Springfield) 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 65802?
ZIP code 65802 in Springfield, MO has a population of 44,270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65802?
The median household income in ZIP 65802 is $55,019, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65802?
The median home value in ZIP 65802 is $171,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65802 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65802?
ZIP code 65802 has 1,233 business establishments employing approximately 42,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65802 are: Retail trade (167), Wholesale trade (138), Construction (137). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65802?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65802 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 65802?
In ZIP code 65802, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 65802?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65802 is 18.3 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 65802?
In ZIP code 65802, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65802 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Springfield, 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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