City

Bethany, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Missouri

👥3,664Population
💰$53,867Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$119,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Black1.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
HS Graduate935 (39.2%)
Some College268 (11.2%)
Associates351 (14.7%)
Bachelors279 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree551 (23.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
HS Grad39.2%
Some College11.2%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,867 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$119,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$634/mo
Total Housing Units1,839
Vacant Units417

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Bethany, MO

Bethany is a city in Missouri, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,664 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Bethany is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,867 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethany is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $634 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethany is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64424 3,664 $53,867 $119,700 $634 1.3% 34.8% 66.2%