City

Ellington, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Reynolds County  ·  Missouri

👥2,384Population
💰$50,574Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$92,100Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊16.0%Unemployment▲ 227% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black2.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment16.0% ▲ 227% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.2%)
HS Graduate657 (47.5%)
Some College247 (17.8%)
Associates131 (9.5%)
Bachelors106 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree226 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College17.8%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,574 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$92,100 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$653/mo
Total Housing Units1,238
Vacant Units397

Income Distribution

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

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Ellington, MO

Ellington is a city in Missouri, located in Reynolds County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,384 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Ellington is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,574 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ellington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $653 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellington is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63638 2,384 $50,574 $92,100 $653 16.0% 24.0% 72.3%