County

Ripley County, MO

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Missouri

👥10,272Population
💰$45,610Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$110,378Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma81 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,332 (37.7%)
Some College1,287 (20.8%)
Associates921 (14.9%)
Bachelors630 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree932 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College20.8%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,610 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$110,377 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units5,121
Vacant Units1,184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Ripley County, MO

Ripley County is located in Missouri and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,272 residents. With a median age of 42.27, it is a middle-aged county.

Ripley County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,609 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Ripley County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $110,377 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $694. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ripley County are primarily White (93.25%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Ripley County, MO is a working-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 Ripley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
63935 Doniphan 8,017 $44,758 $113,700 $713 6.2% 24.0%
63939 Fairdealing 1,081 $58,092 $97,900 — 0.0% 38.8%
63942 Gatewood 432 $42,917 $121,400 $475 2.2% 14.5%
63953 Naylor 684 $37,500 $84,900 $616 0.0% 21.4%
63955 Oxly 58 $46,406 $102,100 — 0.0% 48.8%

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