City

El Dorado Springs, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cedar County  ·  Missouri

👥8,547Population
💰$44,362Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$164,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,836 (38.1%)
Some College963 (20%)
Associates728 (15.1%)
Bachelors501 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree738 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 20%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College20.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,362 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$164,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$856/mo
Total Housing Units3,720
Vacant Units499

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About El Dorado Springs, MO

El Dorado Springs is a city in Missouri, located in Cedar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,547 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, El Dorado Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,362 is below the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in El Dorado Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $856 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Dorado Springs is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in El Dorado Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64744 8,547 $44,362 $164,100 $856 2.2% 25.7% 67.3%