City

Des Arc, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Iron County  ·  Missouri

👥503Population
💰$62,000Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂33.8Median Age
🏠$69,800Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White99.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (1%)
HS Graduate154 (49.2%)
Some College57 (18.2%)
Associates40 (12.8%)
Bachelors10 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree49 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad49.2%
Some College18.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$69,800 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units278
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
56%
About Des Arc, MO

Des Arc is a city in Missouri, located in Iron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 503 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.8 years.

Economically, Des Arc is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,000 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Des Arc is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $69,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Des Arc is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.8%).

Des Arc, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Des Arc
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63636 503 $62,000 $69,800 $846 1.6% 18.9% 80.3%