City

Higginsville, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Missouri

👥6,325Population
💰$83,090Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$178,700Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 4.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.7%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic3.5%
Black4.4%
Asian0.6%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma175 (3.9%)
HS Graduate1,490 (33.4%)
Some College619 (13.9%)
Associates458 (10.3%)
Bachelors461 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,257 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,090 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$178,700 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units3,060
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Higginsville, MO

Higginsville is a city in Missouri, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,325 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Higginsville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,090 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Higginsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Higginsville is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.81%).

Higginsville, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Higginsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64037 6,325 $83,090 $178,700 $859 1.9% 38.5% 75.0%