City

Downing, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuyler County  ·  Missouri

👥941Population
💰$57,708Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂31.1Median Age
🏠$127,400Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White99.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
30%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.23
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
HS Graduate254 (54.4%)
Some College33 (7.1%)
Associates72 (15.4%)
Bachelors76 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree32 (6.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.4%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
HS Grad54.4%
Some College7.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,708 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$127,400 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$341/mo
Total Housing Units381
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Downing, MO

Downing is a city in Missouri, located in Schuyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 941 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.1 years.

Economically, Downing is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,708 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Downing is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $341 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Downing is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Downing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63536 941 $57,708 $127,400 $341 0.5% 23.1% 85.2%