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 High-density area
- $28,165
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65806 (Springfield, MO) fell -6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.9 in 2023 to 259.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,507. The poverty rate is 45.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,600 (54% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $841; owner occupancy is 12.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 65806 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 65806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65806.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 29
Health care and social assistance
29 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65806?
24.5
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
7.1%
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?
$28,165
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$21,507
Per Capita Income
45.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65806 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Springfield, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$28,165 1st percentile higher than 1% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,055housing units
8,055
Total Housing Units
7,144
Occupied Units
911
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,600
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 65806 vs 65802 →
ZIP 65806 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
- 65809 11,257
Springfield (65809)
11,257 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 65806 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65809
Springfield (65809)
$111,364 median income
- 65810
Springfield (65810)
$95,160 median income
- 65619
Brookline (65619)
$85,024 median income
- 65781
Willard (65781)
$83,816 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 65806 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65806, 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 (10,586 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 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.
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