City

Elmer, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Missouri

👥133Population
💰$56,250Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂61.0Median Age
🏠$107,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓12.6%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Black: 5.3%Other: 8.3%Race
White86.5%
Black5.3%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
2%
18–24
11%
25–44
11%
45–64
25%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads12.6% ▼ 67% below avg
HS Graduate34 (35.8%)
Some College25 (26.3%)
Associates24 (25.3%)
Graduate Degree12 (12.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 26.3%Associates: 25.3%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
HS Grad35.8%
Some College26.3%
Associates25.3%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$107,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units136
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Elmer, MO

Elmer is a city in Missouri, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 133 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61 years.

Economically, Elmer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,250 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Elmer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elmer is less-educated. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63538 133 $56,250 $107,500 0.0% 12.6% 89.8%