ZIP Code 65617 - Brighton Missouri
Overview
ZIP Code 65617 is located in Brighton Missouri. Portions of 65617 are also in East Looney Township and Robberson No. 1B Township and Robberson No. 1A Township and Mooney Township. 65617 is primarily within Polk County, with some portions in Greene County. Regionally, 65617 is located in the Springfield MO Area.
ZIP Code 65617 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Brighton |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,668 |
| Area Code(s) | 417 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 65617 Map
65617 Demographics
65617 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 65617 is White. The current unemployment level in 65617 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,668 |
| Population Growth Rate | 22.91% |
| Population Density | 50 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 700 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,188 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $498,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.99% |
65617 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,467 | 98.99% |
| Black | 15 | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65617 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 137 | 11.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 58 | 4.89% |
| High School Diploma | 670 | 56.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 35 | 2.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 137 | 11.56% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 7.85% |
| Masters Degree | 55 | 4.64% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
65617 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.44660187, -93.34421539 |
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| Region | Springfield MO Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Springfield, MO |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 34 Square Miles |
65617 Schools
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65617 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 39a - Springfield Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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