Zip code 65617: Brighton, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65617?

65617 is assigned to Brighton, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65617 in?

65617 is mostly in Polk County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 65617?

About 1,716 people live in 65617, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65617?

The median household income in 65617 is $76,488.

Q: What zip codes are near 65617?

The closest zip codes to 65617 are 65725, 65710, 65781, 65648, 65803.

Residential delivery areaPolk CountyCentral Time

Population

1,716

Median household income

$76K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$209K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$782/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

53 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 65617

65617 is a small-town zip code in Brighton, Missouri (Polk County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 1,716 people live here, or 53 per square mile. The median resident is 41.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $76,488 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $208,700, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $782 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.7 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support. 26% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 22% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 65617 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate33.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%31st of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers26.1%
99th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%76th of 967 in MO
Veterans14%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%80th of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate88.4%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%202nd of 966 in MO
Average commute34.7 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min124th of 934 in MO
Residents under 1827.7%
89th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%177th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%519th of 966 in MO
Median age41.7
70th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39466th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents13.1%
60th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%27th of 968 in MO
Median household income$76,488
46th
U.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702246th of 934 in MO
Poverty rate9.1%
39th
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%625th of 966 in MO
Residents 65 and older14.8%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%766th of 968 in MO
Median home value$208,700
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300323rd of 917 in MO
Median earnings per worker$39,564
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780579th of 960 in MO
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%417th of 967 in MO
Diversity index22.7
15th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1317th of 968 in MO
Per capita income$26,684
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695750th of 968 in MO
Population density53/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi362nd of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$782
6th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033442nd of 783 in MO
Healthcare workers5.1%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%776th of 967 in MO
Government workers7%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%822nd of 967 in MO
Population1,716
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814477th of 968 in MO
Broadband access76.9%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%804th of 966 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%872nd of 965 in MO
Work from home2%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%857th of 967 in MO
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%934th of 967 in MO
Rent-burdened renters11.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%780th of 908 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.326
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465860th of 964 in MO

Measure	65617	Polk	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Uninsured rateWeakness	33.4%	14.1%	8.8%	8.4%	99th	31st of 968
Self-employed workers	26.1%	12.1%	9%	10%	99th	76th of 967
Veterans	14%	8.5%	7.3%	6.2%	97th	80th of 968
Homeownership rateStrength	88.4%	71.6%	68.1%	65.2%	94th	202nd of 966
Average commuteWeakness	34.7 min	28.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	91st	124th of 934
Residents under 18	27.7%	23.4%	22.3%	22%	89th	177th of 968
Housing vacancy	12.9%	10.6%	11.2%	10.1%	82nd	519th of 966
Median age	41.7	38.1	39	38.9	70th	466th of 968
Foreign-born residents	13.1%	1.3%	4.5%	14.1%	60th	27th of 968
Median household income	$76,488	$59,647	$70,702	$80,734	46th	246th of 934
Poverty rate	9.1%	16.3%	12.6%	12.5%	39th	625th of 966
Residents 65 and older	14.8%	18.3%	17.9%	17.2%	37th	766th of 968
Median home value	$208,700	$205,800	$230,300	$332,700	23rd	323rd of 917
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,564	$40,162	$45,780	$49,666	20th	579th of 960
Tech workers	1.4%	1.4%	3.4%	3.8%	20th	417th of 967
Diversity index	22.7	17.1	40.1	61.4	15th	317th of 968
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,684	$31,140	$39,695	$44,673	11th	750th of 968
Population density	53/sq mi	51/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	362nd of 968
Median gross rent	$782	$814	$1,033	$1,413	6th	442nd of 783
Healthcare workers	5.1%	12.3%	10.4%	9.7%	4th	776th of 967
Government workers	7%	13.6%	13.2%	14.5%	4th	822nd of 967
Population	1,716	32,444	6,191,814	334,922,499	3rd	477th of 968
Broadband accessWeakness	76.9%	82.4%	89.3%	91%	3rd	804th of 966
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8%	22.5%	32.4%	35.7%	1st	872nd of 965
Work from home	2%	9.3%	13%	15.1%	1st	857th of 967
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4%	4%	5.2%	1st	934th of 967
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	11.3%	46.1%	45.6%	51.1%	1st	780th of 908
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.326	0.454	0.465	0.483	1st	860th of 964

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

23%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

15%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.7

Under 18

27.7%

65 and over

14.8%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black1%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

22.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

13.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

78%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

21%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 568
Average household size: 3
Family households: 78.2%
Married couples: 65.7%
Living alone: 20.4%
Veterans (of adults): 14%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

$75–100k

27%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

Median household income

65617

$76,488

Polk Co.

$59,647

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,684

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.326

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65617

$208,700

Polk Co.

$205,800

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65617

$782

Polk Co.

$814

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

0.9%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 652
Owner-occupied: 88.4%
Vacant: 12.9%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 11.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.3%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

26%

30–44

17%

45–59

16%

60+

20%

Average commute

34.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

31%

Transportation and moving

27%

Office and admin

11%

Production

11%

Management

Healthcare

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

26%

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

0.8%

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,564

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

26.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65617	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,356	$74,888
Service	$23,950	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,247	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,903	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

47%

Some college

20%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 76.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 25.9%
No internet access: 23.1%
Without health insurance: 33.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Brighton
State: Missouri
County: Polk County
Center point: 37.4376° N, 93.3347° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65617 spans 2 counties

Polk County64% of land
Greene County36% of land

Zip codes near 65617

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65725	Pleasant Hope, MO	3.9 mi	2,501	$77,406	$204,600
65710	Morrisville, MO	5.8 mi	1,589	$77,865	$231,000
65781	Willard, MO	7.3 mi	9,692	$83,816	$235,300
65648	Fair Grove, MO	9.4 mi	5,861	$86,850	$247,200
65803	Springfield, MO	11 mi	42,882	$50,572	$173,500
65645	Eudora, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65770	Walnut Grove, MO	12 mi	2,599	$59,329	$188,700
65805	Springfield, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65808	Springfield, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65814	Springfield, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65817	Springfield, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65890	Springfield, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 65617

What city is zip code 65617?

65617 is assigned to Brighton, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65617 in?

65617 is mostly in Polk County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 65617?

About 1,716 people live in 65617, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65617 in?

65617 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65617?

The median household income in 65617 is $76,488.

What zip codes are near 65617?

The closest zip codes to 65617 are 65725, 65710, 65781, 65648, 65803.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65617, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.