City

Forest City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Holt County  ·  Missouri

👥383Population
💰$45,703Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$87,500Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Asian: 0.3%Race
White98.7%
Asian0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
11%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate136 (50%)
Some College18 (6.6%)
Associates40 (14.7%)
Bachelors28 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree49 (18%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 50%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad50.0%
Some College6.6%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
2%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,703 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$87,500 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$542/mo
Total Housing Units217
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
50%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
58%
About Forest City, MO

Forest City is a city in Missouri, located in Holt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 383 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Forest City is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,703 is below the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Forest City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $542 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forest City is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forest City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64451 383 $45,703 $87,500 $542 4.3% 28.3% 72.9%