City

Willow Springs, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Howell County  ·  Missouri

👥5,679Population
💰$54,101Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$131,500Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.5%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.3%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,699 (46.5%)
Some College564 (15.4%)
Associates612 (16.8%)
Bachelors317 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree445 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,101 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$131,500 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$673/mo
Total Housing Units2,682
Vacant Units351

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Willow Springs, MO

Willow Springs is a city in Missouri, located in Howell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,679 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Willow Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,101 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Willow Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $673 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willow Springs is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.89%).

Willow Springs, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Willow Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65793 5,679 $54,101 $131,500 $673 7.4% 20.9% 72.9%