What to know about ZIP 72654
ZIP code 72654 covers ZIP 72654 with a population of about 5,221.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 50.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the SPRINGFIELD, MO media market.
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ZIP Code 72654 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,221
Density
N/A
Median income
$42,383
-44% vs US avg
Home value
$171,400
-51% vs US avg
Median rent
$635
-45% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 72654
Income and economy in ZIP 72654
Median household income in ZIP 72654 is about $42,383 — about 44% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.5%; unemployment rate near 5.1%; 18.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 3.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 72654
Median home value is about $171,400 — about 51% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $635 (about 45% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 71.4% (about 6.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 72654, a household would need roughly $47,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,101. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($42,383). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.