City

Gideon, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  New Madrid County  ·  Missouri

👥1,058Population
💰$58,393Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$61,900Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.0% Female 62.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.3%Other: 8.2%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.3%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1%)
HS Graduate299 (51.7%)
Some College80 (13.8%)
Associates71 (12.3%)
Bachelors43 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree79 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 51.7%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad51.7%
Some College13.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,393 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$61,900 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units510
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
57%
About Gideon, MO

Gideon is a city in Missouri, located in New Madrid County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,058 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Gideon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,393 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gideon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $61,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gideon is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gideon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63848 1,058 $58,393 $61,900 $700 1.9% 21.1% 73.5%