County

Adair County, MO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Missouri

👥25,515Population
💰$56,921Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$157,774Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 3%Black: 4.7%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic3.0%
Black4.7%
Asian2.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
26%
25–44
20%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma157 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,153 (33%)
Some College1,569 (12.5%)
Associates1,631 (13%)
Bachelors1,009 (8%)
Graduate Degree4,075 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,921 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$157,773 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units11,413
Vacant Units2,527

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Adair County, MO

Adair County is located in Missouri and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,515 residents. With a median age of 29.51, it is a young county.

Adair County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,920 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 19.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Adair County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $157,773 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $753. Homeownership rates are high at 60.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Adair County are primarily White (87.73%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Adair County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Adair County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
63533 Brashear 1,092 $69,821 $186,900 $681 21.4% 18.8%
63540 Gibbs 227 $54,063 $87,000 — 0.0% 14.4%
63546 Greentop 1,564 $68,690 $145,300 $628 2.0% 33.6%
63501 Kirksville 21,129 $55,394 $159,700 $783 4.3% 43.0%
63559 Novinger 1,503 $57,198 $133,200 $528 2.7% 34.3%

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