City

Lancaster, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuyler County  ·  Missouri

👥896Population
💰$53,015Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$152,900Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian0.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.9%)
HS Graduate223 (39.7%)
Some College70 (12.5%)
Associates95 (16.9%)
Bachelors70 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree99 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College12.5%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,015 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$152,900 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$425/mo
Total Housing Units511
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Lancaster, MO

Lancaster is a city in Missouri, located in Schuyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 896 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,015 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $425 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63548 896 $53,015 $152,900 $425 1.6% 30.1% 80.1%