City

Centertown, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cole County  ·  Missouri

👥1,546Population
💰$64,200Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$210,600Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian0.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
31%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.8%)
HS Graduate461 (42.2%)
Some College140 (12.8%)
Associates72 (6.6%)
Bachelors146 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree264 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College12.8%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,200 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$210,600 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$937/mo
Total Housing Units874
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Centertown, MO

Centertown is a city in Missouri, located in Cole County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,546 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Centertown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,200 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Centertown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $937 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Centertown is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Centertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65023 1,546 $64,200 $210,600 $937 4.3% 37.6% 89.5%