County

Benton County, MO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Missouri

👥19,509Population
💰$52,534Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$169,129Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.9%
Asian0.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma133 (1%)
HS Graduate5,579 (40.7%)
Some College2,733 (19.9%)
Associates1,856 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,249 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree2,166 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College19.9%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,534 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$169,129 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units13,897
Vacant Units5,976

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Benton County, MO

Benton County is located in Missouri and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,509 residents. With a median age of 52.49, it is a mature county.

Benton County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,534 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Benton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $169,129 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $830. Homeownership rates are high at 82.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Benton County are primarily White (92.62%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Benton County, MO is a working-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 Benton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65325 Cole Camp 3,134 $58,292 $184,300 $858 6.4% 35.3%
65326 Edwards 1,722 $52,763 $182,600 $907 1.4% 22.6%
65335 Ionia 221 $77,838 — — 9.2% 35.3%
65338 Lincoln 3,403 $59,816 $134,500 $851 0.8% 26.4%
65355 Warsaw 11,029 $48,109 $173,400 $805 4.7% 22.2%

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