City

Malta Bend, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Missouri

👥538Population
💰$42,083Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$82,900Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 9.1%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate169 (45.8%)
Some College59 (16%)
Associates44 (11.9%)
Bachelors21 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree74 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad45.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,083 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$82,900 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units292
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About Malta Bend, MO

Malta Bend is a city in Missouri, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 538 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Malta Bend is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,083 is below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Malta Bend is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malta Bend is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malta Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65339 538 $42,083 $82,900 4.1% 25.8% 60.8%