City

Bonne Terre, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Francois County  ·  Missouri

👥15,864Population
💰$59,237Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$171,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 5.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Black5.4%
Asian1.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma320 (3%)
HS Graduate3,878 (35.8%)
Some College2,149 (19.9%)
Associates1,447 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,226 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree1,805 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College19.9%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,237 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$171,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units6,183
Vacant Units993

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Bonne Terre, MO

Bonne Terre is a city in Missouri, located in St. Francois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,864 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Bonne Terre is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,237 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bonne Terre is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bonne Terre is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bonne Terre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63628 15,864 $59,237 $171,000 $698 2.9% 28.0% 78.5%