County

Oregon County, MO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Missouri

👥8,265Population
💰$47,215Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$126,224Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,541 (50.2%)
Some College558 (11%)
Associates758 (15%)
Bachelors275 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree856 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 50.2%Some College: 11%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad50.2%
Some College11.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,215 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$126,223 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units4,047
Vacant Units887

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Oregon County, MO

Oregon County is located in Missouri and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,265 residents. With a median age of 44.15, it is a middle-aged county.

Oregon County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,215 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Oregon County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $126,223 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $747. Homeownership rates are high at 75.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Oregon County are primarily White (93.02%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Oregon County, MO is a working-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 Oregon County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65606 Alton 2,540 $51,786 $130,400 $845 0.7% 17.8%
65692 Koshkonong 1,001 $50,625 $175,000 $913 6.0% 18.0%
65791 Thayer 4,172 $43,614 $110,200 $660 4.0% 25.7%