65802 ZIP Code — Springfield, MO
Greene County, Missouri
ZIP code 65802 is located in Springfield, Missouri, within Greene County. It covers approximately 61.42 square miles and serves a population of 46,532 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.
About ZIP code 65802
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $48,304.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
46,532
population
61.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65802 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65802
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Springfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65899 Springfield (1.7 mi)
65898 Springfield (1.7 mi)
65890 Springfield (1.7 mi)
65806 Springfield (1.7 mi)
65897 Springfield (3.3 mi)
65807 Springfield (3.4 mi)
65803 Springfield (5.9 mi)
65804 Springfield (6.4 mi)
65810 Springfield (7.2 mi)
65619 Brookline (7.7 mi)
65809 Springfield (8.9 mi)
65781 Willard (10.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,532 |
| Population density | 758 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 61.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2208 |
| Longitude | -93.3282 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 417 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.9% | 52.2% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 30.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.6% | 14.5% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
46,532
Population
758
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$48,304
Median household income
$26,676
Per capita income
$144,900
Median home value
$857
Median monthly rent
55.7%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
11,594
Housing units
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,378
Under 5
1,444
1,249
5–9
1,309
1,463
10–14
1,533
1,788
15–19
1,874
2,375
20–24
2,490
3,830
25–34
4,014
2,633
35–44
2,760
2,257
45–54
2,365
1,366
55–59
1,432
1,217
60–64
1,275
1,879
65–74
1,969
991
75–84
1,038
294
85+
309
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,038 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 36,494 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,480 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 32.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black or African American
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,658 | 85.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,645 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,679 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,234 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 676 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 654 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 217 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.9% | 52.2% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 30.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.6% | 14.5% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
6.6%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
12.4%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $48,304 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
23.7%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
20.6%
$200k–$300k
14.4%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,900 |
| Median rent / month | $857 |
| Owner occupied | 55.7% |
| Renter occupied | 44.3% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.6% |
| Electricity | 42.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,718 | 40.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,677 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,395 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,331 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,430 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,867 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 34.3% |
| Married | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
31.5%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 561 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 560 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,896 | 31.8% |
| High school | 1,920 | 15.7% |
| College / grad school | 5,327 | 43.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Retail trade
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Professional & management
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Other services
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Construction
5.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 21.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
16.6%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
26.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 18.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 53.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,205 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| No insurance | 14.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,710 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 707 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 286 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 306 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,246 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 44,780 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 30,294 | 65.1% |
| Foreign born | 466 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,286 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 766 | 59.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,751 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 3,974 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 2,894 | 6.2% |
| English | 572 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 469 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 157 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 123 | 0.3% |
| German | 12 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65802
What city is ZIP code 65802 in?
ZIP code 65802 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65802 in?
ZIP code 65802 falls within Greene County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65802?
16% of residents in ZIP code 65802 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65802?
The median home value in ZIP code 65802 is $144,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 65802?
ZIP code 65802 has an estimated population of 46,532 residents, with a density of 758 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65802?
The median household income in ZIP code 65802 is $48,304, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65802 in?
ZIP code 65802 observes the CST timezone.