City

Fayette, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Missouri

👥4,389Population
💰$53,797Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$141,600Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 8.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Black8.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
23%
25–44
20%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.2%)
HS Graduate696 (30.4%)
Some College253 (11%)
Associates331 (14.4%)
Bachelors236 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree748 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 11%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College11.0%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,797 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$141,600 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units1,815
Vacant Units454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Fayette, MO

Fayette is a city in Missouri, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,389 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Fayette is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,797 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fayette is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fayette is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65248 4,389 $53,797 $141,600 $838 1.8% 43.0% 72.2%