County

St. Francois County, MO

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Missouri

👥69,905Population
💰$56,387Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$162,462Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 3.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic1.8%
Black3.1%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma793 (1.8%)
HS Graduate15,657 (35.4%)
Some College7,983 (18.1%)
Associates7,477 (16.9%)
Bachelors4,544 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree7,737 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College18.1%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,387 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$162,462 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units30,134
Vacant Units4,809

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About St. Francois County, MO

St. Francois County is located in Missouri and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 69,905 residents. With a median age of 39.9, it is a middle-aged county.

St. Francois County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,386 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.2% is above the national average.

Housing in St. Francois County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $162,462 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $778. Homeownership rates are high at 70.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of St. Francois County are primarily White (90.92%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

St. Francois County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 10 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 St. Francois County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
63624 Bismarck 3,507 $40,635 $94,200 $702 5.1% 23.9%
63626 Blackwell 694 $80,129 $118,200 0.0% 11.8%
63628 Bonne Terre 15,864 $59,237 $171,000 $698 2.9% 28.0%
63637 Doe Run 894 $51,719 $150,000 $777 0.0% 23.3%
63640 Farmington 28,800 $55,926 $195,900 $857 4.6% 28.9%
63036 French Village 1,121 $65,901 $211,300 7.0% 25.5%
63653 Leadwood 1,418 $35,694 $51,600 $802 10.9% 17.7%
63601 Park Hills 16,434 $56,798 $114,400 $734 7.0% 27.2%
63087 Valles Mines 1,173 $75,917 $226,500 2.1% 40.2%