65897 ZIP Code — Springfield, MO
Greene County, Missouri
ZIP code 65897 is located in Springfield, Missouri, within Greene County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 3,294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.
About ZIP code 65897
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
3,294
population
0.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65897 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65897
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65897. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Springfield | Acceptable |
| Springfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65806 Springfield (1.6 mi)
65898 Springfield (1.7 mi)
65899 Springfield (1.7 mi)
65890 Springfield (1.7 mi)
65802 Springfield (3.3 mi)
65807 Springfield (3.5 mi)
65804 Springfield (3.5 mi)
65809 Springfield (5.7 mi)
65810 Springfield (6.1 mi)
65803 Springfield (7.6 mi)
65619 Brookline (8 mi)
65742 Rogersville (10.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,294 |
| Population density | 12,669 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.1972 |
| Longitude | -93.2766 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 417 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
3,294
Population
12,669
People per sq mi
19.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$2,361
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
19.7%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,109
15–19
1,415
334
20–24
427
4
35–44
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36 | 1.1% |
| 18 and over | 3,258 | 98.9% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Black or African American
5.3%
Two or more races
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,002 | 89.9% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 44 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.2% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,294 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
46.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.9%
Retail trade
16.5%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Other services
2.0%
Manufacturing
1.8%
Public administration
1.8%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 7.1% |
| Service | 39.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.8% |
| Production & transportation | 26.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.0% |
| Carpool | 1.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 27.5% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 2.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.6% |
| Public insurance | 7.1% |
| No insurance | 29.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 25.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,294 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 13 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,281 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 3,281 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 2,479 | 75.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 19 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65897
What city is ZIP code 65897 in?
ZIP code 65897 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65897 in?
ZIP code 65897 falls within Greene County, Missouri.
What is the population of ZIP code 65897?
ZIP code 65897 has an estimated population of 3,294 residents, with a density of 12,573 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 65897 in?
ZIP code 65897 observes the CST timezone.