County

Iron County, MO

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Missouri

👥9,993Population
💰$53,985Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$118,152Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma189 (2.9%)
HS Graduate2,714 (41.4%)
Some College929 (14.2%)
Associates898 (13.7%)
Bachelors621 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,200 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,985 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$118,152 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$619/mo
Total Housing Units5,033
Vacant Units1,056

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Iron County, MO

Iron County is located in Missouri and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,993 residents. With a median age of 43.37, it is a middle-aged county.

Iron County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,985 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 18.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Iron County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $118,152 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $618. Homeownership rates are high at 77.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Iron County are primarily White (92.87%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Iron County, MO is a working-class area in Missouri. The 10 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 Iron County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
63620 Annapolis 1,142 $42,917 $122,200 $620 13.8% 16.7%
63621 Arcadia 1,656 $85,074 $158,600 $388 0.3% 28.2%
63623 Belleview 795 $33,333 $105,500 $721 3.3% 28.7%
63636 Des Arc 503 $62,000 $69,800 $846 1.6% 18.9%
63650 Ironton 3,688 $47,261 $113,100 $755 2.4% 36.4%
63656 Middle Brook 533 $57,216 $128,800 $443 0.0% 25.9%
63663 Pilot Knob 747 $49,167 $110,100 $673 6.2% 10.0%
65566 Viburnum 888 $54,236 $97,600 $323 0.0% 26.9%