City

Eldon, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Miller County  ·  Missouri

👥11,648Population
💰$44,232Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$159,000Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,835 (38%)
Some College1,377 (18.5%)
Associates869 (11.6%)
Bachelors853 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,514 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College18.5%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,232 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$159,000 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units5,718
Vacant Units883

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Eldon, MO

Eldon is a city in Missouri, located in Miller County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,648 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Eldon is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,232 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Eldon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eldon is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65026 11,648 $44,232 $159,000 $760 4.5% 31.7% 74.3%