City

Licking, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Texas County  ·  Missouri

👥6,921Population
💰$47,900Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$114,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.3% Female 40.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 6.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black6.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma60 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,561 (36.3%)
Some College973 (22.6%)
Associates700 (16.3%)
Bachelors422 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree582 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College22.6%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$114,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$706/mo
Total Housing Units2,561
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Licking, MO

Licking is a city in Missouri, located in Texas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,921 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Licking is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,900 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Licking is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $706 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Licking is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Licking
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65542 6,921 $47,900 $114,200 $706 5.2% 23.4% 77.0%