City

Festus, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Missouri

👥27,913Population
💰$76,468Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$221,600Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.8%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic2.2%
Black2.0%
Asian1.3%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma168 (0.9%)
HS Graduate5,270 (29.4%)
Some College2,719 (15.2%)
Associates2,670 (14.9%)
Bachelors2,513 (14%)
Graduate Degree4,601 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College15.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,468 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$221,600 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$937/mo
Total Housing Units11,390
Vacant Units650

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Festus, MO

Festus is a city in Missouri, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,913 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Festus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,468 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Festus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $937 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Festus is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.05%).

Festus, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Festus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63028 27,913 $76,468 $221,600 $937 3.7% 39.7% 74.5%