City

Benton City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Audrain County  ·  Missouri

👥269Population
💰$71,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.3Median Age
🏠$151,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Race
White99.3%
Hispanic0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate101 (47.4%)
Some College59 (27.7%)
Associates13 (6.1%)
Bachelors6 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree34 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.4%Some College: 27.7%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad47.4%
Some College27.7%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97%Renter: 3%Tenure
Owner97.0%
Renter3.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$151,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units139
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Benton City, MO

Benton City is a city in Missouri, located in Audrain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 269 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.3 years.

Economically, Benton City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,500 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Benton City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Benton City is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Benton City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65232 269 $71,500 $151,700 0.0% 18.8% 97.0%