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Springfield, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65803

Greene County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,902
170/sq mi
$50,572
Median income
$173,500
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
170
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, with 40,902 residents across 240.9 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65803 reports a modest median household income of $50,572 (24% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,664. Poverty here runs at 18.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $173,500 (9% below the state average), median rent at $919 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greene County, letting you compare 65803 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 65803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65803.

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 65803, 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

40,902

Population

240.9

Area (sq mi)

170

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65803?

36.1

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$50,572

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$27,664

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65803 ranks nationally

Springfield, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,572 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

19,613

Total Housing Units

18,011

Occupied Units

1,602

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.0%
Renter 45.0%

$173,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$919

Median Rent

1973

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)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65803 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 159
2021 +14.6% 182
2022 +17.4% 213
2023 +11.7% 238
2024 +2.6% 245

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 1,157 business establishments in ZIP 65803, employing approximately 30,504 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,632,149,000.

1,157

Businesses

30,504

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 167 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 137 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 119 10.3%
Construction 115 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing 100 8.6%
Wholesale trade 92 8.0%
Manufacturing 85 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 74 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 4.8%
Finance and insurance 41 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.5%
Information 14 1.2%
Educational services 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 65803 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 65803 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 65803 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 65803 ranks #8 of 9 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
65806 Springfield, MO 10,586 5.4 mi
65802 Springfield, MO 44,270 6.3 mi
65807 Springfield, MO 54,952 8.4 mi
65725 Pleasant Hope, MO 2,459 10.3 mi
65804 Springfield, MO 36,801 9.5 mi
65781 Willard, MO 8,543 8.3 mi
65809 Springfield, MO 11,257 9.5 mi
65648 Fair Grove, MO 5,614 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

65807 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 54,952
65802 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 44,270
65804 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 36,801
65810 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 20,984
65738 standard
Republic, MO
Pop: 17,550
65809 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 11,257

Related Areas

Greene County Springfield, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65803 in? ▼
ZIP code 65803 (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 65803? ▼
ZIP code 65803 in Springfield, MO has a population of 40,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65803 is $50,572, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65803 is $173,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65803 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65803? ▼
ZIP code 65803 has 1,157 business establishments employing approximately 30,504 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65803 are: Retail trade (167), Other services (except public administration) (137), Accommodation and food services (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65803 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 65803? ▼
In ZIP code 65803, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 65803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65803 is 19.3 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 65803? ▼
In ZIP code 65803, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65803 is 18.0% 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.