City

Golden, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Barry County  ·  Missouri

👥1,204Population
💰$51,579Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂60.6Median Age
🏠$267,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 15.5%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other15.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
2%
18–24
1%
25–44
11%
45–64
55%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.73
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.1%)
HS Graduate288 (28.3%)
Some College136 (13.4%)
Associates92 (9%)
Bachelors90 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree400 (39.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 39.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College13.4%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate39.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,579 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$267,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$539/mo
Total Housing Units1,042
Vacant Units346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Golden, MO

Golden is a city in Missouri, located in Barry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,204 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.6 years.

Economically, Golden is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,579 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Golden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $539 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Golden is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Golden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65658 1,204 $51,579 $267,900 $539 2.6% 48.2% 75.7%