City

Bowling Green, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Missouri

👥7,251Population
💰$55,705Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$145,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.3% Female 39.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 9.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic0.6%
Black9.1%
Asian0.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,230 (47.6%)
Some College931 (19.9%)
Associates528 (11.3%)
Bachelors235 (5%)
Graduate Degree744 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad47.6%
Some College19.9%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,705 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$145,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$766/mo
Total Housing Units2,719
Vacant Units247

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Bowling Green, MO

Bowling Green is a city in Missouri, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,251 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Bowling Green is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,705 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bowling Green is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $766 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowling Green is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bowling Green
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63334 7,251 $55,705 $145,800 $766 5.5% 20.9% 69.5%