County

Audrain County, MO

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Missouri

👥22,400Population
💰$55,743Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$117,102Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 5.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.5%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black5.3%
Asian0.6%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma179 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,321 (42.1%)
Some College2,228 (14.8%)
Associates2,212 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,620 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree2,469 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College14.8%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,743 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$117,101 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$701/mo
Total Housing Units9,939
Vacant Units1,480

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Audrain County, MO

Audrain County is located in Missouri and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 22,400 residents. With a median age of 41.35, it is a middle-aged county.

Audrain County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,743 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Audrain County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $117,101 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $701. Homeownership rates are high at 71.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Audrain County are primarily White (86.06%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Audrain County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 8 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 Audrain County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65232 Benton City 269 $71,500 $151,700 0.0% 18.8%
63345 Farber 372 $41,469 $57,300 $332 0.0% 17.6%
63352 Laddonia 992 $52,944 $90,700 $620 5.1% 23.7%
65264 Martinsburg 921 $39,063 $87,800 $432 0.4% 41.5%
65265 Mexico 15,131 $54,387 $127,500 $715 5.6% 29.2%
65280 Rush Hill 201 $60,625 $620 0.0% 33.3%
65285 Thompson 387 $86,250 $160,800 0.0% 28.6%
63382 Vandalia 4,127 $62,273 $90,900 $768 1.4% 18.9%