City

Bernie, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Stoddard County  ·  Missouri

👥2,562Population
💰$49,868Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$102,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 7.3%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.3%
Asian0.6%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (4.3%)
HS Graduate597 (36.8%)
Some College444 (27.4%)
Associates150 (9.3%)
Bachelors62 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree298 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 27.4%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College27.4%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,868 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$102,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units1,281
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Bernie, MO

Bernie is a city in Missouri, located in Stoddard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,562 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Bernie is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,868 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bernie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bernie is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bernie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63822 2,562 $49,868 $102,200 $760 4.5% 22.2% 72.4%