The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65809 sells for about $219,855, or $73 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,050 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Springfield, Missouri (city-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 65809 — Springfield
The 65809 housing market shows steady appreciation with a 4.5% year-over-year price increase, supported by strong demand for single-family homes. While inventory remains tight, the market is balancing as days on market have extended, reflecting a shift toward more sustainable growth. Overall, the area remains a competitive and desirable location for families and professionals.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking established suburban neighborhoods with access to local amenities and schools.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 2.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.0% · poverty 3.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 65809, Greene County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Springfield Public Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the regional educational landscape.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with insurance premiums reflecting these regional hazard profiles.
Development is characterized by steady residential expansion and proximity to Springfield's major healthcare and educational employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed by Greene County based on local millage rates; there are no state-level property taxes, and exemptions are available for seniors and disabled veterans.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to major arterial roads connecting to downtown Springfield and the broader metro area.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to shopping and dining districts along the major commercial corridors of Springfield.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities serving the local workforce.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and retail sectors, with major employers including regional hospital systems and Missouri State University.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with infrastructure supporting regional connectivity to the Springfield-Branson National Airport and surrounding counties.
Ongoing residential and commercial infill projects are active throughout the ZIP, focusing on expanding housing inventory and retail services.
The Greene County Assessor's office conducts periodic property valuations to determine tax assessments based on market value.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and municipal tax levies, with no significant MUD/PID presence reported.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims, particularly regarding wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A popular local park featuring trails and natural scenery.
Various retail and dining options located along the primary commercial corridors.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
1 county-record distress flag(s) across 2 researched properties on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 37.7% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $465,000 could not be independently corroborated and was removed pending review (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center.