City

Fair Play, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Missouri

👥2,152Population
💰$43,803Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$285,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian0.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
HS Graduate539 (39.5%)
Some College143 (10.5%)
Associates339 (24.9%)
Bachelors88 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree255 (18.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 24.9%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
HS Grad39.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates24.9%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,803 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$285,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$937/mo
Total Housing Units1,054
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
63%
About Fair Play, MO

Fair Play is a city in Missouri, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,152 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Fair Play is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,803 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fair Play is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $937 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fair Play is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fair Play
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65649 2,152 $43,803 $285,700 $937 7.6% 25.2% 79.2%