65781 ZIP Code — Willard, MO
Greene County, Missouri
ZIP code 65781 is located in Willard, Missouri, within Greene County. It covers approximately 71.62 square miles and serves a population of 9,104 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.
About ZIP code 65781
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $75,214.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,104
population
71.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65781 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65781
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65781. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Willard | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65770 Walnut Grove (7.1 mi)
65803 Springfield (7.1 mi)
65617 Brighton (8 mi)
65710 Morrisville (8.6 mi)
65725 Pleasant Hope (9.6 mi)
65604 Ash Grove (10.2 mi)
65802 Springfield (10.6 mi)
65899 Springfield (11.8 mi)
65898 Springfield (11.8 mi)
65890 Springfield (11.8 mi)
65806 Springfield (12.2 mi)
65612 Bois D Arc (12.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,104 |
| Population density | 127 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 71.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3576 |
| Longitude | -93.4158 |
| 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 | 34.7% | 52.2% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 30.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 14.5% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
9,104
Population
127
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$75,214
Median household income
$29,830
Per capita income
$192,300
Median home value
$1,098
Median monthly rent
72.2%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
2,408
Housing units
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
290
Under 5
299
326
5–9
336
541
10–14
556
323
15–19
332
313
20–24
323
461
25–34
475
605
35–44
622
589
45–54
605
345
55–59
355
218
60–64
224
292
65–74
300
148
75–84
153
36
85+
37
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,825 | 31.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,279 | 69.0% |
| 65 and over | 966 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,614 | 93.1% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 94 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.7% | 52.2% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 30.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 14.5% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $75,214 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
27.0%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
19.2%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,098 |
| Owner occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter occupied | 27.8% |
| Vacant | 1.0% |
| Single-family detached | 82.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 37.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.7% |
| Electricity | 31.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.9% |
| Wood | 5.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,031 | 61.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 242 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 298 | 9.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 721 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,336 | 40.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 683 | 20.7% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 14.8% |
| Married | 63.3% | 62.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 78 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,597 | 61.0% |
| High school | 590 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 247 | 9.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Transportation & utilities
10.7%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Retail trade
8.4%
Other services
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Professional & management
6.7%
Construction
6.4%
Public administration
4.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.6% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 11.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
41.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 358 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 41.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 25.2% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,515 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 73 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 69 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,888 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 8,755 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 6,085 | 66.8% |
| Foreign born | 133 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 216 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 108 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,803 | 19.8% |
| French | 1,085 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 973 | 10.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 310 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 118 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 59 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65781
What city is ZIP code 65781 in?
ZIP code 65781 is primarily assigned to Willard, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65781 in?
ZIP code 65781 falls within Greene County, Missouri.
Is ZIP code 65781 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 65781 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65781?
The median home value in ZIP code 65781 is $192,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 65781?
ZIP code 65781 has an estimated population of 9,104 residents, with a density of 127 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65781?
The median household income in ZIP code 65781 is $75,214, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65781 in?
ZIP code 65781 observes the CST timezone.