The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65781 sells for about $328,000, or $223 per square foot.
Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,035 a month.
ZIP 65781 — Willard
The Willard housing market is showing strong momentum with a median sale price of $328,000 and a rapid 20-day median time on market. Sales volume increased by 27% in the most recent reporting period, driven by high demand for homes in the $300K–$400K range. Inventory remains tight at one month of supply, keeping the market competitive for buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with proximity to Springfield's amenities while maintaining a distinct, smaller-town community feel.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.5% · poverty 8.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65781, 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 Willard R-II School District serves the area and is generally characterized as a stable, community-focused district.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure.
Willard serves as a growing residential suburb of Springfield with ongoing development in single-family housing and local infrastructure to support its expanding population.
Property taxes are assessed by Greene County based on local millage rates, which include funding for the Willard R-II School District and municipal services.
Residents primarily commute via Highway 160 into Springfield, with typical drive times to the Springfield employment core ranging from 15 to 25 minutes.
The area features local community parks and is within a short drive of Springfield's extensive trail systems, golf courses, and regional shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and commuters, with limited inventory and stable rent growth.
The economy is closely tied to the broader Springfield metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, education, and manufacturing employers.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on Highway 160 as the main corridor connecting the ZIP to the Springfield metro area.
Ongoing residential development continues to expand the housing stock in the Willard area to accommodate population growth.
The Greene County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to the Willard R-II School District and various county-level service districts.
Property insurance rates are consistent with the broader Southwest Missouri market, reflecting regional weather-related risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local municipal reports.
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.
- College Station Theaters4.711.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.215.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese416.2 mi
- Jump Mania4.215.3 mi
- 417 Escape Artist4.815.5 mi
- Ozark Empire Fairgrounds(Springfield MO)4.38.9 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Springfield4.515.8 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.116.2 mi
- Great Southern Bank Arena4.512.4 mi
- Relics Antique Mall4.514.1 mi
- Fantastic Caverns4.75.1 mi
- Dickerson Park Zoo4.58.7 mi
- Discovery Center of Springfield4.511.8 mi
- Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park4.711.5 mi
- Pythian Castle4.111.7 mi
- Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium4.813.3 mi
- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield4.816.6 mi
- Discovery Center of Springfield4.511.8 mi
- Pythian Castle4.111.7 mi
- Gillioz Theatre4.711.7 mi
- Dickerson Park Zoo4.58.7 mi
- Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park4.711.5 mi
- Brightspeed Ice Park4.411.8 mi
- Doling Park4.59.7 mi
- Ritter Springs Park4.66.1 mi
- Fellows Lake Marina4.511 mi
- BigShots Golf Springfield4.711.2 mi
- Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course4.310.5 mi
- Deer Lake Golf Course3.69.9 mi
- Springfield Golf & Country Club4.211.4 mi
- Leslie's Mexican Supermarket4.212.7 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.312.3 mi
- STD Flea Market4.412.6 mi
- Mike's Unique4.512.2 mi
- The Vintage Peddler4.612.3 mi
- Springfield-Branson National Airport4.47.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.