| City: | Springfield, Missouri |
| Names to Avoid: | Missouri State University, Smsu, Sw Mo State |
| County: | Greene County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:38:28 AM |
| Population: | 2,773 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 417 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 37.1972, -93.2766 |
| Land Area: | 0.262 sq mi |
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Missouri State University, founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, operates under dedicated ZIP code 65897 in Springfield, Missouri. Now the state's second-largest university by enrollment, MSU serves over 26,000 students across three campuses and online programs. The university adopted its current name in 2005, the same year the USPS assigned this unique postal designation. Previously known as Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU), the institution maintains a distinctive public affairs mission emphasizing ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement.
The 2020 Census counted 2,773 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 19.8 years reflecting the undergraduate student population. Nearly 96% of residents live in non-institutionalized group quarters, consistent with on-campus dormitory housing. All 61 occupied housing units are renter-occupied, typical for a residential university campus.
The 0.02-square-mile postal boundary encompasses the core of the 225-acre main campus near Downtown Springfield. Eight ZIP+4 codes route mail to university facilities along National Avenue. The institution employs over 3,700 people and contributes significantly to the Springfield metropolitan economy. Notable alumni include actor John Goodman and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Karen Dyson. Springfield serves as the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 2,773 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 79 |
| Establishments: | 19 |
| Employment: | 353 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 65897 has 2,773 residents and 61 households (average 1.90 persons per household). The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.0% male and 59.0% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,773Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,613Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10,584.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 61Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.90Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 13.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,446 | 3,294 | 2,922 | 2,613 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,773 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 20
Female Median Age: 19.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 1 | 0 | 567 | 536 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,011 | 601 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1,578 | 1,137 | 23 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 2,078 | 73.25% |
| Black: | 314 | 11.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 221 | 7.79% |
| Asian: | 57 | 2.01% |
| American Indian: | 23 | 0.81% |
| Hawaiian: | 23 | 0.81% |
| Other: | 121 | 4.27% |
| Total: | 2,837 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,138 | 41.04% | 20.0 years |
| Females: | 1,635 | 58.96% | 19.7 years |
| Total: | 2,773 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,549 | 97.55% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 64 | 2.45% |
| Total Population: | 2,613 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,549 | 97.55% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 64 | 2.45% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 28.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 24.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (44.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 559 | 21.39% |
| Unemployed: | 177 | 6.77% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,877 | 71.83% |
| Total: | 2,613 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 6.44% |
| Service: | 251 | 44.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 213 | 38.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 59 | 10.55% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 559 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 24 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 24 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 24 | 34.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 45 | 65.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 69 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 69 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 69 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 18.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 12.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,809 | 68.97% |
| Public Insurance: | 328 | 12.50% |
| No Insurance: | 486 | 18.53% |
| Total: | 2,623 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,137 | 81.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,613 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,613 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 65897 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 342 people with an annual payroll of $4,767,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 17Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,301,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,767,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 342Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 65897 is located in Greene County, Missouri, within the Springfield, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44180) and Missouri's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 436,712 people, about 0.63% of whom live in ZIP Code 65897. It covers 0.262 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Springfield, MOSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 436,712Source: Census |
| MSA: | Springfield, MO MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.262 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6272.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | 2005-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2970000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Springfield city; MissouriSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 65897 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.