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Springfield, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65806

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

10,586
1,972/sq mi
$28,165
Median income
$88,600
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,972
people per sq mi
13%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65806 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65806 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, home to 10,586 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 1,972 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65806 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,165 (58% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $21,507. Local economic indicators show a 45.9% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $88,600 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $841 a month; 12.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 65806, plus 6 more within Greene County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 65806

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65806.

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 65806, 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

10,586

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

1,972

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65806?

24.5

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 8.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$28,165

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$21,507

Per Capita Income

45.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 65806 ranks nationally

Springfield, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,165 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,055

Total Housing Units

7,144

Occupied Units

911

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 12.7%
Renter 87.3%

$88,600

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$841

Median Rent

1970

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

-6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65806 have decreased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.7% 185
2021 +19.6% 221
2022 +15.4% 255
2023 +8.4% 277
2024 -6.2% 260

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 504 business establishments in ZIP 65806, employing approximately 8,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $552,498,000.

504

Businesses

8,919

Employees

$552.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 22.4%
Accommodation and food services 90 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 57 11.3%
Retail trade 47 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 29 5.8%
Construction 27 5.4%
Finance and insurance 27 5.4%
Information 23 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.6%
Wholesale trade 15 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.4%
Manufacturing 10 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.2%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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 65806 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 65806 ranks #7 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 65806 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 65806 ranks #9 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
65802 Springfield, MO 44,270 3.0 mi
65807 Springfield, MO 54,952 3.1 mi
65803 Springfield, MO 40,902 5.4 mi
65804 Springfield, MO 36,801 4.7 mi
65810 Springfield, MO 20,984 6.2 mi
65809 Springfield, MO 11,257 6.4 mi
65619 Brookline, MO 7,393 7.7 mi
65781 Willard, MO 8,543 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

65807 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 54,952
65802 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 44,270
65803 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 40,902
65804 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 36,801
65810 standard
Springfield, MO
Pop: 20,984
65738 standard
Republic, MO
Pop: 17,550

Related Areas

Greene County Springfield, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65806 in? ▼
ZIP code 65806 (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 65806? ▼
ZIP code 65806 in Springfield, MO has a population of 10,586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65806? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65806 is $28,165, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65806? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65806 is $88,600, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65806? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65806 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65806? ▼
ZIP code 65806 has 504 business establishments employing approximately 8,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65806? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65806 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (113), Accommodation and food services (90), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65806? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65806 decreased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 65806? ▼
In ZIP code 65806, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65806? ▼
In ZIP code 65806, approximately 12.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 87.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65806? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65806 is 45.9% 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.