City

Chaffee, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Missouri

👥5,447Population
💰$54,681Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$138,900Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 2.6%Other: 5%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black2.6%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,398 (42.5%)
Some College607 (18.5%)
Associates407 (12.4%)
Bachelors126 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree679 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College18.5%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,681 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$138,900 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units2,416
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Chaffee, MO

Chaffee is a city in Missouri, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,447 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Chaffee is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,681 is below the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chaffee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chaffee is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chaffee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63740 5,447 $54,681 $138,900 $713 3.2% 24.5% 75.8%