City

La Grange, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Missouri

👥1,683Population
💰$56,125Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.7% Female 57.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 8.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black8.5%
Asian0.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate537 (49%)
Some College226 (20.6%)
Associates61 (5.6%)
Bachelors71 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree201 (18.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 49%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 5.6%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
HS Grad49.0%
Some College20.6%
Associates5.6%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,125 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units714
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About La Grange, MO

La Grange is a city in Missouri, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,683 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, La Grange is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,125 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Grange is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $784 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Grange is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Grange
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63448 1,683 $56,125 $118,800 $784 2.6% 24.8% 80.3%