City

Charleston, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Mississippi County  ·  Missouri

👥5,218Population
💰$45,658Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$107,100Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.2% Female 40.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.6%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 49%Other: 5.5%Race
White44.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Black49.0%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,615 (48.7%)
Some College741 (22.3%)
Associates263 (7.9%)
Bachelors247 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree413 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad48.7%
Some College22.3%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.2%Renter: 43.8%Tenure
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,658 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$107,100 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units1,778
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Charleston, MO

Charleston is a city in Missouri, located in Mississippi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,218 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Charleston is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,658 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Charleston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month.

The population of Charleston is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Charleston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63834 5,218 $45,658 $107,100 $725 5.5% 19.9% 56.2%