City

Edgar Springs, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Phelps County  ·  Missouri

👥1,295Population
💰$56,400Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$117,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.8% Female 41.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.2%Other: 6.7%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.2%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate253 (29.2%)
Some College136 (15.7%)
Associates85 (9.8%)
Bachelors109 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree282 (32.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
HS Grad29.2%
Some College15.7%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,400 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$117,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units697
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Edgar Springs, MO

Edgar Springs is a city in Missouri, located in Phelps County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,295 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Edgar Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,400 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Edgar Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edgar Springs is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Edgar Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65462 1,295 $56,400 $117,700 $664 1.1% 45.2% 94.6%