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ZIP 65802

Pop. 46,739·Greene County·116th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,163/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$802
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ZIP 65802 · $1,163
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$980/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,956/yr
At $1,163/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyGreene County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65802 (Springfield, MO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,739
Median income
$55,019
Median age
33.2
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
21.4%
30.7%
21.2%
12.4%
14.3%
Under 1821.4%
18–3430.7%
35–5421.2%
55–6412.4%
65+14.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
82%
White82%
Black4.6%
Hispanic5%
Asian1.3%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
28.5%
34.4%
26.6%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+26.6%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65802 in Springfield, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$801 → $1,163
up 45.2%
Income
$43,778 → $55,019
up 25.7%
Population
45,950 → 46,739
up 1.7%
Renter share
45.2% → 41.4%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.6% → 26.6%
+2.0 pts
Median age
32.5 → 33.2
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 65802 in Springfield, MO has increased by $362 per month, settling near $1,163 after starting the period at $801. Census figures show median household income at $55,019 today, compared with $43,778 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 45,950 to 46,739 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. About 41.4% of households rent today, against 45.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.6% to 26.6%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 65802 covers Springfield, MO. The median rent here is $1,163/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($55,019/yr), ZIP 65802 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 65802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 65802 (Springfield, MO) is $1,163. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 65802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 65802's median rent of $1,163/mo is $802 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 65802 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #116 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,163/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,163/mo in ZIP 65802. The local median household income is $55,019/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65802?

Rent in ZIP 65802 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 65802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 65802 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,163/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($55,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 65802 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 65802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 65802 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 65802 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 65802 compare to the rest of Springfield?

ZIP 65802 is more affordable than Springfield overall. At $1,163/mo, it's $67 below the Springfield citywide median of $1,230/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 65802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 65802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,163/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 65802's median household income ($55,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65802 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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