ZIP Code 65802: Population, Income, Housing

State: MO

Total population: 46,739 Household income: $55,019 Rent: $944

Overview

Total population

46,739

Rent

$944

Year built

1977

Household income

$55,019

Per capita income

$30,377

Poverty rate

15%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

42.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Missouri

County

Greene County

City

Springfield

Total population

46,739

Adults over 25

30,799

Total households

18,918

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$55,019

Per capita income

$30,377

Poverty rate

15%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

42.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$944

Year built

1977

Households that rent

41.4%

Households that own

58.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

82%

Black

4.6%

Asian

1.3%

Two or more races

9.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

95%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

20,527 (91.6%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

1,877 (8.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

34.2%

High school graduate or GED

28.5%

Some college or associate degree

10.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

26.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 65802 with: Greene County, MO Springfield, MO Springfield metro area, MO Missouri United States

ZIP 65802

Total population46,739

Rent$944

Year built1977

Household income$55,019

Per capita income$30,377

Poverty rate15%

Unemployment rateN/A

Greene County, MO

Total population303,375

Rent$989

Year built1982

Household income$61,479

Per capita income$36,779

Poverty rate13.6%

Unemployment rate2.8%

Springfield, MO

Total population169,954

Rent$964

Year built1975

Household income$49,311

Per capita income$32,041

Poverty rate18.4%

Unemployment rate3%

Springfield Metro Area, MO

Total population486,785

Rent$972

Year built1987

Household income$65,071

Per capita income$36,122

Poverty rate13.1%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Missouri State

Total population6,191,814

Rent$1,033

Year built1978

Household income$70,702

Per capita income$39,695

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP65802	CountyGreene, MO	CitySpringfield, MO	Metro AreaSpringfield metro area, MO	StateMissouri	CountryUnited States
Total population	46,739	303,375	169,954	486,785	6,191,814	334,922,499
Rent	$944	$989	$964	$972	$1,033	$1,413
Year built	1977	1982	1975	1987	1978	1980
Household income	$55,019	$61,479	$49,311	$65,071	$70,702	$80,734
Per capita income	$30,377	$36,779	$32,041	$36,122	$39,695	$44,673
Poverty rate	15%	13.6%	18.4%	13.1%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.8%	3%	3.4%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 65802

Rent & Income

In 65802, the typical monthly rent is $944 and the typical household income is $55,019. Rent here is similar to Springfield and lower than Missouri, and household income is higher than Springfield and lower than Missouri. The estimated poverty rate is 15%, which is lower than the Springfield rate but higher than the Missouri rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41.4% of households. About 42.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 65802 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 65802 — Poverty

How ZIP 65802 compares in Missouri (47 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$944	8 / 47	from lower rent	$791 – $1,749
Household income	$55,019	41 / 47	from higher income	$41,154 – $136,385
Poverty rate	15%	38 / 47	from lower poverty	3.5% – 34.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Missouri with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 65802

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 65802 places 8th out of 47 ZIP Codes in Missouri. Throughout Missouri, numbers span from $791 in ZIP 63901 up to $1,749 in ZIP 63304.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 41st out of 47 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $41,154 in ZIP 63136 up to $136,385 in ZIP 63122.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 65802 comes 38th out of 47 ZIP Codes. In Missouri as a whole, the range goes from 3.5% in ZIP 63304 up to 34.2% in ZIP 65201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 65802 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $944 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 65802

Annual Household Income: $55,019

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 65802

Estimated Rate: 15%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 65802

In ZIP Code 65802, households that rent: 7,831 (41.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,831	41.4%
Owner-Occupied	11,087	58.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 65802

In ZIP Code 65802, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,355 (42.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,355	42.8%
Other renter households	4,476	57.2%
Total renter households	7,831	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 65802

Less than High School: 10,541 people (34.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,789 people (28.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,277 people (10.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,192 people (26.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,799

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.