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Springfield, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65809

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

11,257
245/sq mi
$111,364
Median income
$402,200
Median home value
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
245
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65809 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, home to 11,257 residents across 45.9 square miles, a density of 245 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65809 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,364 (67% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $70,952. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. Housing costs here run $402,200 for a typical home value (110% above the state average), with rent averaging $977 a month; 83.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 65809 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Greene County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 65809

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65809.

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 65809, 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

11,257

Population

45.9

Area (sq mi)

245

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65809?

48.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$111,364

Median Household Income

+67% vs state

$70,952

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65809 ranks nationally

Springfield, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,364 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,849

Total Housing Units

4,718

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$402,200

Median Home Value

+110% vs state

$977

Median Rent

1992

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65809 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 145
2021 +11.0% 161
2022 +21.7% 196
2023 +3.6% 203
2024 +6.4% 216

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 234 business establishments in ZIP 65809, employing approximately 3,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,986,000.

234

Businesses

3,182

Employees

$173.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 20.9%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.4%
Construction 28 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 26 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 8.1%
Retail trade 16 6.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 5.6%
Finance and insurance 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 10 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.1%
Information 4 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.7%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 65809 vs 65804 →

ZIP 65809 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 65809 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 65809 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 65809 ranks the highest 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
65804 Springfield, MO 36,801 3.5 mi
65807 Springfield, MO 54,952 7.3 mi
65806 Springfield, MO 10,586 6.4 mi
65742 Rogersville, MO 11,367 7.0 mi
65810 Springfield, MO 20,984 7.7 mi
65757 Strafford, MO 6,975 9.5 mi
65803 Springfield, MO 40,902 9.5 mi
65714 Nixa, MO 29,818 11.3 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 65809 in? ▼
ZIP code 65809 (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 65809? ▼
ZIP code 65809 in Springfield, MO has a population of 11,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65809? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65809 is $111,364, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65809? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65809 is $402,200, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65809? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65809 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65809? ▼
ZIP code 65809 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 3,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65809? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65809 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (49), Other services (except public administration) (29), Construction (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65809? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65809 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 65809? ▼
In ZIP code 65809, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.9% 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 65809? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65809 is 20.7 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 65809? ▼
In ZIP code 65809, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65809? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65809 is 3.1% 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.