County

Cooper County, MO

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Missouri

👥16,521Population
💰$65,909Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$195,773Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 6.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.8%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Black6.4%
Asian0.9%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma62 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,976 (38.2%)
Some College1,486 (14.3%)
Associates1,254 (12%)
Bachelors1,132 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree2,500 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College14.3%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,909 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$195,773 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units7,193
Vacant Units1,097

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Cooper County, MO

Cooper County is located in Missouri and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,521 residents. With a median age of 40.87, it is a middle-aged county.

Cooper County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,909 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.2% is near the national average.

Housing in Cooper County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $195,773 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $783. Homeownership rates are high at 77.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cooper County are primarily White (87.57%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Cooper County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 7 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 Cooper County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65322 Blackwater 704 $72,500 $162,500 $830 0.3% 33.7%
65233 Boonville 10,853 $64,333 $206,000 $807 5.1% 36.7%
65237 Bunceton 798 $80,417 $122,400 $725 0.0% 23.0%
65348 Otterville 1,316 $49,130 $192,400 $713 3.4% 23.6%
65276 Pilot Grove 1,733 $77,083 $182,900 $702 0.0% 31.6%
65068 Prairie Home 849 $61,875 $193,100 $780 17.6% 51.1%
65287 Wooldridge 268 $92,150 0.0% 36.3%