City

Elsberry, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Missouri

👥4,920Population
💰$71,523Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$149,300Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 3.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black3.3%
Asian0.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (1%)
HS Graduate1,298 (43.5%)
Some College535 (17.9%)
Associates417 (14%)
Bachelors217 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree484 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College17.9%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,523 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$149,300 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units1,849
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Elsberry, MO

Elsberry is a city in Missouri, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,920 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Elsberry is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,523 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elsberry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elsberry is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elsberry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63343 4,920 $71,523 $149,300 $933 1.4% 23.5% 73.7%