City

De Soto, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Missouri

👥20,357Population
💰$65,908Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$172,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 9.7%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other9.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma312 (2.4%)
HS Graduate4,804 (36.5%)
Some College2,290 (17.4%)
Associates2,386 (18.1%)
Bachelors1,433 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,953 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College17.4%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,908 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$172,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units8,922
Vacant Units759

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About De Soto, MO

De Soto is a city in Missouri, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,357 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, De Soto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,908 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in De Soto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $872 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of De Soto is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.45%).

De Soto, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in De Soto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63020 20,357 $65,908 $172,600 $872 4.8% 25.7% 80.6%