City

Ironton, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Iron County  ·  Missouri

👥3,688Population
💰$47,261Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$113,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Black1.4%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.8%)
HS Graduate824 (35.8%)
Some College250 (10.9%)
Associates347 (15.1%)
Bachelors248 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree590 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College10.9%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,261 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$113,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$755/mo
Total Housing Units1,808
Vacant Units323

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Ironton, MO

Ironton is a city in Missouri, located in Iron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,688 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Ironton is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,261 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ironton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $755 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ironton is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ironton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63650 3,688 $47,261 $113,100 $755 2.4% 36.4% 75.7%