County

Stoddard County, MO

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Missouri

👥29,583Population
💰$53,847Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$133,460Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.0%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma308 (1.8%)
HS Graduate7,678 (43.7%)
Some College2,899 (16.5%)
Associates2,056 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,336 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree3,290 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College16.5%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,847 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$133,460 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units13,708
Vacant Units2,013

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Stoddard County, MO

Stoddard County is located in Missouri and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 29,583 residents. With a median age of 40.32, it is a middle-aged county.

Stoddard County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,846 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Stoddard County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $133,460 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $735. Homeownership rates are high at 70.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Stoddard County are primarily White (93.16%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Stoddard County, MO is a working-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 Stoddard County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
63730 Advance 3,667 $57,179 $123,900 $731 2.1% 22.5%
63735 Bell City 761 $31,406 $73,000 $404 21.4% 16.5%
63822 Bernie 2,562 $49,868 $102,200 $760 4.5% 22.2%
63825 Bloomfield 4,213 $51,759 $99,700 $770 5.2% 22.5%
63841 Dexter 13,319 $56,288 $161,500 $762 2.2% 30.7%
63936 Dudley 491 $51,875 $158,800 $844 9.0% 26.2%
63846 Essex 1,110 $58,421 $97,200 $723 1.3% 17.7%
63960 Puxico 3,448 $50,139 $121,200 $640 5.3% 27.3%