City

Fairfax, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Atchison County  ·  Missouri

👥1,085Population
💰$56,563Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$102,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 4.6%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.3%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate364 (49.7%)
Some College61 (8.3%)
Associates122 (16.7%)
Bachelors60 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree125 (17.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
HS Grad49.7%
Some College8.3%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,563 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$102,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$552/mo
Total Housing Units581
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Fairfax, MO

Fairfax is a city in Missouri, located in Atchison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,085 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Fairfax is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,563 is below the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $552 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfax is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64446 1,085 $56,563 $102,000 $552 3.5% 25.3% 71.6%