City

Foster, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Bates County  ·  Missouri

👥46Population
💰$52,083Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$72,000Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓3.5%College Grads▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.7% Female 41.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
18–24
15%
25–44
28%
45–64
37%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.70
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads3.5% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate16 (55.2%)
Some College12 (41.4%)
Graduate Degree1 (3.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.2%Some College: 41.4%Graduate: 3.4%Edu
HS Grad55.2%
Some College41.4%
Graduate3.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,083 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$72,000 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units37
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
37%
$100k–$150k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
17%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Foster, MO

Foster is a city in Missouri, located in Bates County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 46 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Foster is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,083 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Foster is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,000, which is well below the national average.

The population of Foster is less-educated. 3.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Foster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64745 46 $52,083 $72,000 0.0% 3.5% 59.3%