City

Fordland, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Missouri

👥5,014Population
💰$72,946Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$227,300Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.0% Female 40.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.5%Other: 5%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.5%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
HS Graduate1,111 (34.3%)
Some College654 (20.2%)
Associates506 (15.6%)
Bachelors447 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree517 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad34.3%
Some College20.2%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,946 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$227,300 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units1,674
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Fordland, MO

Fordland is a city in Missouri, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,014 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Fordland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,946 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fordland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fordland is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fordland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65652 5,014 $72,946 $227,300 $760 3.3% 29.8% 87.4%