| ZIP Code | 65757 |
|---|---|
| City | Strafford |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Greene County |
| Area Code | 417 |
| Elevation | 1,354 ft |
| Latitude | 37.282852 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.098839 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 71 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,844 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 770 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 771 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 465 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,285 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,809 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,200 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,007/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,130 |
| Vacant Units | 110 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,130 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 110 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 65757 is located in Strafford, Missouri, within Greene County. With a population of 8,030, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 65757 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,809 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 65757 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,007 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 65757 is primarily White (93.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 65757 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 65757 in Strafford, MO is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,030 residents, a median household income of $76,809, and a median home value of $231,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.