County

Atchison County, MO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Missouri

👥5,167Population
💰$60,273Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$102,169Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,481 (42.1%)
Some College394 (11.2%)
Associates590 (16.8%)
Bachelors202 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree818 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College11.2%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,273 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$102,169 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$623/mo
Total Housing Units2,693
Vacant Units422

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Atchison County, MO

Atchison County is located in Missouri and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,167 residents. With a median age of 46.97, it is a mature county.

Atchison County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,273 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Atchison County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $102,169 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $623. Homeownership rates are high at 73.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Atchison County are primarily White (93.42%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Atchison 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 Atchison County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
64446 Fairfax 1,085 $56,563 $102,000 $552 3.5% 25.3%
64482 Rock Port 1,971 $61,000 $115,800 $673 0.7% 33.6%
64491 Tarkio 1,642 $62,063 $90,700 $610 3.6% 26.4%
64496 Watson 202 $47,750 $104,500 — 0.0% 15.7%
64498 Westboro 267 $68,456 $71,000 — 0.0% 38.4%

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