City

Golden City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Barton County  ·  Missouri

👥1,270Population
💰$45,345Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$103,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (3.8%)
HS Graduate362 (41.8%)
Some College123 (14.2%)
Associates77 (8.9%)
Bachelors96 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree175 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College14.2%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,345 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$103,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$627/mo
Total Housing Units648
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Golden City, MO

Golden City is a city in Missouri, located in Barton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,270 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Golden City is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,345 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Golden City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $627 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Golden City is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Golden City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64748 1,270 $45,345 $103,000 $627 8.6% 31.3% 65.9%