County

Monroe County, MO

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Missouri

👥10,043Population
💰$55,145Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$150,234Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 4.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black4.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,040 (46.8%)
Some College845 (13%)
Associates768 (11.8%)
Bachelors518 (8%)
Graduate Degree1,305 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 13%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College13.0%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,145 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$150,234 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units5,021
Vacant Units1,105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Monroe County, MO

Monroe County is located in Missouri and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,043 residents. With a median age of 44.94, it is a middle-aged county.

Monroe County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,145 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Monroe County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $150,234 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $690. Homeownership rates are high at 73.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Monroe County are primarily White (91.73%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Monroe County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 6 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 Monroe County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65258 Holliday 460 $57,083 $168,800 $635 4.5% 30.7%
65263 Madison 1,479 $53,981 $124,000 $688 0.5% 23.7%
63456 Monroe City 4,938 $59,000 $151,300 $691 0.9% 31.8%
65275 Paris 2,491 $52,634 $143,300 $702 3.1% 25.2%
65282 Santa Fe 151 $13,583 0.0% 19.7%
65283 Stoutsville 524 $44,318 $230,900 1.3% 22.5%