City

Doniphan, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Ripley County  ·  Missouri

👥8,017Population
💰$44,758Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$113,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.5%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma75 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,705 (36.2%)
Some College1,045 (22.2%)
Associates752 (16%)
Bachelors438 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree694 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College22.2%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,758 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$113,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units3,716
Vacant Units788

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Doniphan, MO

Doniphan is a city in Missouri, located in Ripley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,017 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Doniphan is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,758 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Doniphan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Doniphan is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Doniphan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63935 8,017 $44,758 $113,700 $713 6.2% 24.0% 77.7%