City

Drexel, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Bates County  ·  Missouri

👥2,348Population
💰$77,143Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$226,300Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.8%)
HS Graduate565 (37.6%)
Some College296 (19.7%)
Associates185 (12.3%)
Bachelors171 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree274 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College19.7%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,143 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,300 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units996
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Drexel, MO

Drexel is a city in Missouri, located in Bates County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,348 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Drexel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,143 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Drexel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Drexel is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Drexel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64742 2,348 $77,143 $226,300 $851 3.7% 29.6% 78.7%