County

Worth County, MO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Missouri

👥1,949Population
💰$47,344Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$89,349Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.2%)
HS Graduate649 (49.9%)
Some College192 (14.8%)
Associates100 (7.7%)
Bachelors103 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree241 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 49.9%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad49.9%
Some College14.8%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,344 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$89,349 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$350/mo
Total Housing Units1,119
Vacant Units337

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Worth County, MO

Worth County is located in Missouri and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,949 residents. With a median age of 45.61, it is a mature county.

Worth County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,344 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Worth County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $89,349 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $350. Homeownership rates are high at 78.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Worth County are primarily White (95.53%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Worth County, MO is a working-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 Worth County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
64420 Allendale 37 $73,333 $208,300 — 0.0% 31.3%
64441 Denver 100 $38,672 $111,700 — 18.2% 42.9%
64456 Grant City 1,396 $46,293 $90,600 $362 1.4% 25.4%
64486 Sheridan 277 $29,750 $55,700 $290 0.0% 30.3%
64499 Worth 139 $92,283 $96,100 — 2.3% 15.9%

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