County

Cedar County, MO

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Missouri

👥14,593Population
💰$45,357Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$160,572Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.5%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma110 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,434 (38.6%)
Some College1,587 (17.8%)
Associates1,131 (12.7%)
Bachelors996 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,639 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College17.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,357 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$160,571 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units6,700
Vacant Units1,110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Cedar County, MO

Cedar County is located in Missouri and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,593 residents. With a median age of 44.28, it is a middle-aged county.

Cedar County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,356 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 18.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cedar County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $160,571 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $812. Homeownership rates are high at 72.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cedar County are primarily White (93.58%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cedar County, MO is a working-class area in Missouri. The 4 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 Cedar County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
64744 El Dorado Springs 8,547 $44,362 $164,100 $856 2.2% 25.7%
64756 Jerico Springs 508 $44,970 $90,000 $513 1.0% 17.3%
65785 Stockton 5,538 $46,927 $161,600 $774 4.0% 35.9%

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