City

Bakersfield, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Ozark County  ·  Missouri

👥814Population
💰$64,375Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$102,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White98.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate225 (48.5%)
Some College86 (18.5%)
Associates30 (6.5%)
Bachelors94 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree29 (6.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 6.3%Edu
HS Grad48.5%
Some College18.5%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate6.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,375 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$102,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units347
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
46%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Bakersfield, MO

Bakersfield is a city in Missouri, located in Ozark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 814 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Bakersfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,375 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bakersfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bakersfield is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bakersfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65609 814 $64,375 $102,700 $736 3.5% 26.5% 86.5%