City

Gatewood, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Ripley County  ·  Missouri

👥432Population
💰$42,917Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$121,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓14.5%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White99.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads14.5% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate148 (53.6%)
Some College37 (13.4%)
Associates49 (17.8%)
Bachelors22 (8%)
Graduate Degree18 (6.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 53.6%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 6.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad53.6%
Some College13.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate6.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,917 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$121,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$475/mo
Total Housing Units201
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
52%
About Gatewood, MO

Gatewood is a city in Missouri, located in Ripley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 432 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Gatewood is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,917 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gatewood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $475 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gatewood is less-educated. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gatewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63942 432 $42,917 $121,400 $475 2.2% 14.5% 80.4%