City

Armstrong, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Missouri

👥521Population
💰$42,000Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$61,700Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓13.7%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 2.9%Other: 6.9%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Black2.9%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads13.7% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (6.3%)
HS Graduate204 (60.7%)
Some College44 (13.1%)
Associates21 (6.3%)
Bachelors21 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree25 (7.4%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 60.7%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 7.4%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad60.7%
Some College13.1%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate7.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$61,700 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units273
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
52%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Armstrong, MO

Armstrong is a city in Missouri, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 521 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Armstrong is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,000 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Armstrong is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $61,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Armstrong is less-educated. 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Armstrong
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65230 521 $42,000 $61,700 6.4% 13.7% 89.7%