Springfield, MO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Springfield? It is a large incorporated city in Greene County, Missouri, with an estimated 288,090 people according to our dataset. It lies at 37.194°N, 93.292°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Springfield, MO?

What is the population of Springfield, MO?

Springfield has an estimated population of 288,090. That makes it the 3rd largest of 1,020 places in Missouri, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Missouri has about 482 residents, so Springfield is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Missouri with a similar population include Columbia (141,645), Independence (116,672), Lee's Summit (99,357), O'Fallon (88,673), Joplin (84,048). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Springfield differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Springfield?

Springfield has about 2,036 people per square mile (786 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Missouri, it is denser than about 90% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Springfield use?

Springfield uses 15 ZIP codes: 65810, 65802, 65803, 65804, 65806, 65807, 65809, 65805, 65808, 65814, 65817, 65890, 65897, 65898, 65899. A long list like this is typical of a large city, where dozens of delivery areas, PO box codes and institutional codes sit inside the same municipality. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Springfield in?

Springfield is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Vincennes, IN, about 331 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Springfield located in Missouri?

Springfield lies in the southern part of Missouri, at 37.194° north latitude and 93.292° west longitude. The state capital, Jefferson City, is about 113 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Berryville, AR, roughly 59 miles to the south, which shows how near Springfield is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Fayetteville, AR, 91 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Springfield, MO?

The closest listed place to Springfield is Battlefield, MO, 6.7 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Springfield in?

Springfield is in Greene County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 29077. The county contains 8 places in our data, 4 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Republic (16,938), Battlefield (6,622), Willard (5,891), Strafford (2,460), Fair Grove (1,529). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Springfield from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Springfield is closest to Chicago, IL at about 438 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,422 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Springfield?

Yes. Our data lists 18 other places named Springfield: Springfield, MA (623,401), Springfield, IL (158,509), Springfield, OH (82,820), Springfield, OR (63,230), Springfield, VA (32,222), Springfield, TN (18,241), Springfield, FL (8,577), Springfield, GA (5,224), and 10 more. When you search for Springfield, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Springfield in Greene County, Missouri.

Planning a move to Springfield?

If you are weighing Springfield, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. See the cities within 50 miles of Springfield to understand the surrounding region. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.