City

California, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Moniteau County  ·  Missouri

👥7,811Population
💰$70,191Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$162,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic9.6%
Black0.5%
Asian0.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,982 (41.2%)
Some College722 (15%)
Associates743 (15.5%)
Bachelors288 (6%)
Graduate Degree1,033 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 15%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College15.0%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,191 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$162,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units3,558
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About California, MO

California is a city in Missouri, located in Moniteau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,811 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, California is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,191 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in California is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of California is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in California
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65018 7,811 $70,191 $162,800 $782 2.6% 27.5% 78.8%