City

Kennett, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Dunklin County  ·  Missouri

👥11,964Population
💰$55,817Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$109,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.6%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 11.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 8.9%Race
White74.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Black11.9%
Asian0.3%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma60 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,501 (38.7%)
Some College1,082 (16.7%)
Associates733 (11.3%)
Bachelors890 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,195 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College16.7%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,817 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$109,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$599/mo
Total Housing Units5,559
Vacant Units769

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Kennett, MO

Kennett is a city in Missouri, located in Dunklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,964 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Kennett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,817 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kennett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $599 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kennett is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kennett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63857 11,964 $55,817 $109,500 $599 5.1% 32.3% 60.8%