City

Memphis, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Scotland County  ·  Missouri

👥3,193Population
💰$65,096Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$142,600Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White98.1%
Black0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
HS Graduate739 (41.1%)
Some College305 (17%)
Associates242 (13.5%)
Bachelors161 (9%)
Graduate Degree351 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 17%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad41.1%
Some College17.0%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,096 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$142,600 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$499/mo
Total Housing Units1,374
Vacant Units315

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Memphis, MO

Memphis is a city in Missouri, located in Scotland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,193 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Memphis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,096 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Memphis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $499 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Memphis is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Memphis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63555 3,193 $65,096 $142,600 $499 1.2% 28.5% 81.4%