County

Putnam County, MO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Missouri

👥4,578Population
💰$62,725Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$124,575Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,179 (37.4%)
Some College507 (16.1%)
Associates484 (15.4%)
Bachelors323 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree655 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College16.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,725 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$124,575 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$533/mo
Total Housing Units2,749
Vacant Units968

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Putnam County, MO

Putnam County is located in Missouri and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,578 residents. With a median age of 43.08, it is a middle-aged county.

Putnam County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,724 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Putnam County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $124,575 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $533. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Putnam County are primarily White (95.91%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Putnam 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 Putnam County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
63551 Livonia 280 $72,969 $223,600 — 0.0% 14.5%
64672 Powersville 190 $44,708 — — 0.9% 61.9%
63565 Unionville 3,975 $62,928 $117,600 $533 3.8% 31.5%
63567 Worthington 61 $58,583 — — 43.3% 30.6%

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