City

Appleton City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Missouri

👥1,942Population
💰$46,543Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$108,300Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate490 (42%)
Some College153 (13.1%)
Associates123 (10.5%)
Bachelors136 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree263 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College13.1%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,543 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$108,300 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$503/mo
Total Housing Units941
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Appleton City, MO

Appleton City is a city in Missouri, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,942 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Appleton City is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,543 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Appleton City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $503 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Appleton City is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Appleton City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64724 1,942 $46,543 $108,300 $503 2.1% 34.2% 66.3%