County

Howard County, MO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Missouri

👥9,025Population
💰$63,487Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$141,084Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.9%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Black6.1%
Asian0.6%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma118 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,918 (37.1%)
Some College528 (10.2%)
Associates679 (13.2%)
Bachelors445 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,475 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College10.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,487 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$141,083 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units4,016
Vacant Units869

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Howard County, MO

Howard County is located in Missouri and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,025 residents. With a median age of 37.46, it is a relatively young county.

Howard County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,486 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Howard County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $141,083 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $759. Homeownership rates are high at 77.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Howard County are primarily White (85.69%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Howard 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 Howard County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65230 Armstrong 521 $42,000 $61,700 — 6.4% 13.7%
65248 Fayette 4,389 $53,797 $141,600 $838 1.8% 43.0%
65250 Franklin 421 $120,368 $188,700 — 20.4% 42.2%
65254 Glasgow 1,808 $61,818 $139,500 $661 4.1% 39.8%
65274 New Franklin 1,886 $80,875 $152,700 $673 2.2% 29.2%

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