City

Leeton, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Missouri

👥1,555Population
💰$67,500Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$123,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 5.1%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic1.3%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate358 (41.6%)
Some College123 (14.3%)
Associates130 (15.1%)
Bachelors73 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree173 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College14.3%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$123,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units658
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Leeton, MO

Leeton is a city in Missouri, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,555 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Leeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,500 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Leeton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leeton is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64761 1,555 $67,500 $123,900 $847 2.6% 28.6% 81.1%