City

Blackwater, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cooper County  ·  Missouri

👥704Population
💰$72,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 2.6%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic0.1%
Black2.6%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
HS Graduate181 (43.2%)
Some College57 (13.6%)
Associates40 (9.5%)
Bachelors26 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree115 (27.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
HS Grad43.2%
Some College13.6%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units275
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Blackwater, MO

Blackwater is a city in Missouri, located in Cooper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 704 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Blackwater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,500 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blackwater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blackwater is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blackwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65322 704 $72,500 $162,500 $830 0.3% 33.7% 87.4%