City

Belle, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Maries County  ·  Missouri

👥2,973Population
💰$51,337Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$196,400Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate933 (50.1%)
Some College251 (13.5%)
Associates230 (12.4%)
Bachelors131 (7%)
Graduate Degree311 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 50.1%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad50.1%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,337 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$196,400 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$589/mo
Total Housing Units1,657
Vacant Units479

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Belle, MO

Belle is a city in Missouri, located in Maries County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,973 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Belle is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,337 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Belle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $589 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belle is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65013 2,973 $51,337 $196,400 $589 6.3% 23.7% 72.2%