City

Bethel, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Missouri

👥761Population
💰$46,607Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂31.7Median Age
🏠$96,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 4.7%Asian: 6.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian6.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
30%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
HS Graduate159 (44%)
Some College29 (8%)
Associates34 (9.4%)
Bachelors51 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree88 (24.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 44%Some College: 8%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
HS Grad44.0%
Some College8.0%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.5%Renter: 44.5%Tenure
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,607 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$96,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$440/mo
Total Housing Units357
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
68%
About Bethel, MO

Bethel is a city in Missouri, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 761 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.7 years.

Economically, Bethel is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,607 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $440 per month.

The population of Bethel is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63434 761 $46,607 $96,400 $440 0.3% 38.5% 55.5%