City

Dexter, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Stoddard County  ·  Missouri

👥13,319Population
💰$56,288Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$161,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,273 (42%)
Some College1,085 (13.9%)
Associates1,003 (12.9%)
Bachelors727 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,665 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,288 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$161,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$762/mo
Total Housing Units6,008
Vacant Units716

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Dexter, MO

Dexter is a city in Missouri, located in Stoddard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,319 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Dexter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,288 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dexter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $762 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dexter is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dexter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63841 13,319 $56,288 $161,500 $762 2.2% 30.7% 65.5%