City

Macon, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Missouri

👥7,383Population
💰$58,993Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$150,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 3.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black3.1%
Asian0.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,943 (39.3%)
Some College689 (13.9%)
Associates553 (11.2%)
Bachelors663 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree1,091 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College13.9%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,993 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$150,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$755/mo
Total Housing Units3,720
Vacant Units598

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Macon, MO

Macon is a city in Missouri, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,383 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Macon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,993 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Macon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $755 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Macon is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Macon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63552 7,383 $58,993 $150,200 $755 3.4% 35.4% 71.3%