County

Webster County, MO

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Missouri

👥48,715Population
💰$70,793Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$234,172Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.8%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma310 (1.1%)
HS Graduate10,987 (37.6%)
Some College4,251 (14.5%)
Associates4,272 (14.6%)
Bachelors3,026 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree6,398 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College14.5%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,793 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$234,172 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units18,889
Vacant Units1,972

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Webster County, MO

Webster County is located in Missouri and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 48,715 residents. With a median age of 36.88, it is a relatively young county.

Webster County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,792 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Webster County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $234,172 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $773. Homeownership rates are high at 78.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Webster County are primarily White (92.44%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Webster County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 7 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 Webster County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
65644 Elkland 1,965 $69,050 $185,500 $812 1.3% 18.8%
65652 Fordland 5,014 $72,946 $227,300 $760 3.3% 29.8%
65706 Marshfield 17,479 $76,304 $234,400 $780 4.5% 32.7%
65713 Niangua 2,208 $60,202 $190,100 $655 4.8% 27.3%
65742 Rogersville 13,747 $75,391 $276,800 $829 2.4% 38.3%
65746 Seymour 8,302 $53,503 $190,500 $698 3.9% 25.7%