City

Bates City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Missouri

👥4,591Population
💰$84,453Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$313,400Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate860 (29.4%)
Some College575 (19.7%)
Associates521 (17.8%)
Bachelors152 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree811 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College19.7%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,453 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$313,400 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$599/mo
Total Housing Units1,683
Vacant Units226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
59%
About Bates City, MO

Bates City is a city in Missouri, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,591 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Bates City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,453 is near the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bates City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $313,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $599 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bates City is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.3%).

Bates City, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Bates City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64011 4,591 $84,453 $313,400 $599 4.2% 32.9% 85.0%