City

Alma, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Missouri

👥915Population
💰$62,250Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$138,200Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 3.5%Asian: 11.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Black3.5%
Asian11.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
27%
18–24
11%
25–44
17%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate222 (44%)
Some College43 (8.5%)
Associates44 (8.7%)
Bachelors32 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree161 (31.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College8.5%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,250 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$138,200 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units363
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Alma, MO

Alma is a city in Missouri, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 915 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Alma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,250 is below the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.66%).

Alma, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64001 915 $62,250 $138,200 $821 2.7% 38.3% 86.1%