City

Brighton, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Missouri

👥1,737Population
💰$60,417Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$205,600Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓18.1%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.7%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads18.1% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma93 (7.5%)
HS Graduate640 (51.7%)
Some College150 (12.1%)
Associates131 (10.6%)
Bachelors124 (10%)
Graduate Degree100 (8.1%)

Education

No HS: 7.5%HS Grad: 51.7%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
No HS7.5%
HS Grad51.7%
Some College12.1%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,417 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$205,600 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,117/mo
Total Housing Units734
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
62%
About Brighton, MO

Brighton is a city in Missouri, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,737 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Brighton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,417 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Brighton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,117 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brighton is less-educated. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brighton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65617 1,737 $60,417 $205,600 $1,117 0.0% 18.1% 91.0%