City

Half Way, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Missouri

👥2,606Population
💰$54,868Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$209,900Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
13%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.8%)
HS Graduate560 (40.8%)
Some College147 (10.7%)
Associates376 (27.4%)
Bachelors114 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree152 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 27.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College10.7%
Associates27.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,868 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$209,900 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,068
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
61%
About Half Way, MO

Half Way is a city in Missouri, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,606 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Half Way is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,868 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Half Way is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Half Way is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Half Way
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65663 2,606 $54,868 $209,900 0.9% 19.4% 79.0%