City

Defiance, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Saint Charles County  ·  Missouri

👥3,554Population
💰$177,583Median HH Income▲ 133% above avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$552,600Median Home Value▲ 98% above avg
🎓59.1%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.3%Other: 4.3%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.3%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
38%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads59.1% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate669 (27.7%)
Some College147 (6.1%)
Associates173 (7.2%)
Bachelors147 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree1,282 (53%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 53%Edu
HS Grad27.7%
Some College6.1%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate53.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.9%Renter: 3.1%Tenure
Owner96.9%
Renter3.1%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$177,583 ▲ 133% above avg
Median Home Value$552,600 ▲ 98% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,086/mo
Total Housing Units1,372
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
60%
About Defiance, MO

Defiance is a city in Missouri, located in Saint Charles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,554 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Defiance is a affluent community. The median household income of $177,583 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Defiance is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $552,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,086 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Defiance is well-educated. 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.94%).

Defiance, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Defiance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63341 3,554 $177,583 $552,600 $1,086 2.5% 59.1% 96.9%