City

Knob Noster, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Missouri

👥6,527Population
💰$64,860Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂31.2Median Age
🏠$195,400Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 6.1%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Black6.1%
Asian2.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
33%
45–64
20%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma57 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,455 (36.2%)
Some College424 (10.6%)
Associates578 (14.4%)
Bachelors526 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree974 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College10.6%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,860 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$195,400 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units2,999
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Knob Noster, MO

Knob Noster is a city in Missouri, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,527 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.2 years.

Economically, Knob Noster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,860 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Knob Noster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Knob Noster is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Knob Noster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65336 6,527 $64,860 $195,400 $912 6.4% 37.4% 65.8%