County

Osage County, MO

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Missouri

👥12,267Population
💰$75,915Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$196,942Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,036 (39.1%)
Some College910 (11.7%)
Associates801 (10.3%)
Bachelors1,094 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree1,913 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,915 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$196,941 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$629/mo
Total Housing Units5,887
Vacant Units1,007

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Osage County, MO

Osage County is located in Missouri and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,267 residents. With a median age of 40.45, it is a middle-aged county.

Osage County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,914 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Osage County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $196,941 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $629. Homeownership rates are high at 81.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Osage County are primarily White (96.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Osage County, MO is a middle-income area in Missouri. The 9 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 Osage County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65001 Argyle 183 $85,625 $187,500 0.0% 41.2%
65016 Bonnots Mill 1,307 $84,722 $231,400 $539 0.0% 42.2%
65024 Chamois 1,158 $70,000 $120,900 $720 4.9% 36.4%
65035 Freeburg 1,547 $82,500 $213,400 1.0% 26.6%
65048 Koeltztown 153 $87,024 $341,900 0.0% 5.9%
65051 Linn 4,612 $63,628 $178,100 $659 0.9% 43.9%
65054 Loose Creek 1,185 $89,427 $214,400 1.6% 31.7%
65058 Meta 987 $69,044 $191,800 $532 1.7% 34.7%
65085 Westphalia 1,135 $101,563 $257,200 $606 0.0% 49.7%