City

Cairo, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Missouri

👥1,739Population
💰$71,992Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$176,200Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate481 (42.4%)
Some College87 (7.7%)
Associates187 (16.5%)
Bachelors124 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree247 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College7.7%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.7%Renter: 3.3%Tenure
Owner96.7%
Renter3.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,992 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$176,200 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units805
Vacant Units100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Cairo, MO

Cairo is a city in Missouri, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,739 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Cairo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,992 is near the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cairo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $908 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cairo is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cairo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65239 1,739 $71,992 $176,200 $908 2.6% 32.7% 96.7%