Zip code 65742: Rogersville, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 65742
65742 is a small-town zip code in Rogersville, Missouri (Greene County), covering 119 sq mi of land. About 14,185 people live here, or 120 per square mile. The median resident is 40 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $83,795 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $317,100, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $953 a month.
31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 65742 compares
- 95thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%93rd of 968 in MO
- 94thU.S. 10% · MO 9%203rd of 967 in MO
- Veterans9.1%85thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%305th of 968 in MO
- Uninsured rate12.8%83rdWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%266th of 968 in MO
- Housing vacancy9.4%68thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%662nd of 966 in MO
- Homeownership rate75.4%67thU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%599th of 966 in MO
- 66thU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465223rd of 964 in MO
- Per capita income$43,06358thU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695143rd of 968 in MO
- 57thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39575th of 968 in MO
- Median household income$83,79555thU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702173rd of 934 in MO
- 52ndU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%462nd of 967 in MO
- 48thU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%170th of 965 in MO
- Median home value$317,10047thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,30086th of 917 in MO
- 47thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%687th of 968 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$47,19847thU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780269th of 960 in MO
- 41stU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%258th of 966 in MO
- Poverty rate8.2%33rdU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%679th of 966 in MO
- 31stU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%320th of 908 in MO
- Government workers11.4%30thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%585th of 967 in MO
- Average commute23 min29thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min648th of 934 in MO
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%368th of 967 in MO
- Population14,18521stU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814145th of 968 in MO
- Work from home7.9%21stU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%522nd of 967 in MO
- 21stU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%201st of 968 in MO
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033240th of 783 in MO
- Population density120/sq mi15thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi258th of 968 in MO
- 9thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%566th of 967 in MO
- 5thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1644th of 968 in MO
| Measure | 65742 | Greene | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 30% | 20.8% | 22.3% | 22% | 93rd of 968 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.9% | 8.9% | 9% | 10% | 203rd of 967 | |
| Veterans | 9.1% | 7% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 305th of 968 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.8% | 10.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 266th of 968 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.4% | 5.8% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 662nd of 966 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.4% | 57.5% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 599th of 966 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.454 | 0.465 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 223rd of 964 | |
| Per capita income | $43,063 | $36,779 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 143rd of 968 | |
| Median age | 40 | 36.4 | 39 | 38.9 | 575th of 968 | |
| Median household income | $83,795 | $61,479 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 173rd of 934 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.6% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 462nd of 967 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 33.6% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 170th of 965 | |
| Median home value | $317,100 | $221,300 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 86th of 917 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.2% | 17.2% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 687th of 968 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,198 | $40,514 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 269th of 960 | |
| Broadband access | 91% | 86.7% | 89.3% | 91% | 258th of 966 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.2% | 13.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 679th of 966 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.5% | 46.2% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 320th of 908 | |
| Government workers | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 585th of 967 | |
| Average commute | 23 min | 19.6 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 648th of 934 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 368th of 967 | |
| Population | 14,185 | 303,375 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 145th of 968 | |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 11.4% | 13% | 15.1% | 522nd of 967 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.5% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 201st of 968 | |
| Median gross rent | $953 | $989 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 240th of 783 | |
| Population density | 120/sq mi | 449/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 258th of 968 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.4% | 3.4% | 4% | 5.2% | 566th of 967 | |
| Diversity index | 12 | 28.7 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 644th of 968 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White94%
- Black0%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian1.0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 5,037
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 75.8%
- Married couples
- 62.1%
- Living alone
- 20.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.1%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,557
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Vacant
- 9.4%
- Median year built
- 1994
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 17.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 65742 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,993 | $74,888 |
| Service | $40,313 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,714 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,696 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $43,882 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.6%
- Households with broadband
- 91%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 59.8%
- No internet access
- 7.5%
- Without health insurance
- 12.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Rogersville
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Greene County
- Center point
- 37.1253° N, 93.0890° W
- Land area
- 119 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
65742 spans 3 counties
- Greene County42% of land
- Webster County31% of land
- Christian County28% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Rogersville3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 65742
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65765 | Turners, MO · PO box | 5.3 mi | — |
| 65809 | Springfield, MO | 6.5 mi | $111,364 |
| 65652 | Fordland, MO | 7.7 mi | $78,420 |
| 65804 | Springfield, MO | 9.1 mi | $62,301 |
| 65753 | Sparta, MO | 9.2 mi | $80,179 |
| 65899 | Springfield, MO · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 65620 | Bruner, MO | 11 mi | — |
| 65757 | Strafford, MO | 11 mi | $85,243 |
| 65897 | Springfield, MO | 12 mi | — |
| 65721 | Ozark, MO | 12 mi | $77,507 |
| 65810 | Springfield, MO | 12 mi | $95,160 |
| 65806 | Springfield, MO | 13 mi | $28,165 |
Zip codes like 65742 elsewhere
Questions about 65742
What city is zip code 65742?
65742 is assigned to Rogersville, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 65742 in?
65742 is mostly in Greene County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 65742?
About 14,185 people live in 65742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 65742 in?
65742 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 65742?
The median household income in 65742 is $83,795.
What zip codes are near 65742?
The closest zip codes to 65742 are 65765, 65809, 65652, 65804, 65753.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65742, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.