ZIP Code 65802
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Springfield · Greene County · Missouri
- Population
- 44,270
- Median income
- $55,019
- Median home value
- $171,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.6%
- Land area
- 164.7 sq mi
269/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.2
Chicago
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
167 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
138 establishments
- Construction
Construction
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65802?
33.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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