Springfield, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65802
Greene County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,270
- 269/sq mi High-density area
- $55,019
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 269
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65802 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 65802 (Springfield, MO) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.2 in 2023 to 252.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65802 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, with 44,270 residents across 164.7 square miles, a density of 269 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65802 reports a modest median household income of $55,019 (18% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,377. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,200 (10% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $944; 58.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 65802 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 65802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,377
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65802 ranks nationally
Springfield, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$55,019 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
20,493housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 65802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65807
Springfield (65807)
54,952 residents
- 65802
Springfield (65802)
44,270 residents
- 65803
Springfield (65803)
40,902 residents
- 65804
Springfield (65804)
36,801 residents
- 65810 20,984
Springfield (65810)
20,984 residents
- 65738 17,550
Republic (65738)
17,550 residents
- 65806 10,586
Springfield (65806)
10,586 residents
- 65781 8,543
Willard (65781)
8,543 residents
- 65619 7,393
Brookline (65619)
7,393 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65802 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65810
Springfield (65810)
$95,160 median income
- 65619
Brookline (65619)
$85,024 median income
- 65781
Willard (65781)
$83,816 median income
- 65738
Republic (65738)
$67,841 median income
- 65804
Springfield (65804)
$62,301 median income
- 65802
Springfield (65802)
$55,019 median income
- 65807
Springfield (65807)
$53,870 median income
- 65803
Springfield (65803)
$50,572 median income
- 65806 $28,165
Springfield (65806)
$28,165 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65802 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65802, 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 (44,270 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 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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