City

La Plata, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Missouri

👥2,393Population
💰$56,731Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$122,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.2%
Asian1.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.8%)
HS Graduate644 (45.4%)
Some College209 (14.7%)
Associates127 (9%)
Bachelors138 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree289 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College14.7%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,731 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$122,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,102
Vacant Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About La Plata, MO

La Plata is a city in Missouri, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,393 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, La Plata is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,731 is below the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in La Plata is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Plata is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Plata
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63549 2,393 $56,731 $122,000 4.6% 30.1% 73.0%