City

Meta, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Osage County  ·  Missouri

👥987Population
💰$69,044Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$191,800Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
39%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
HS Graduate311 (39.8%)
Some College131 (16.8%)
Associates68 (8.7%)
Bachelors101 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree170 (21.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
HS Grad39.8%
Some College16.8%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.1%Renter: 6.9%Tenure
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,044 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$191,800 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$532/mo
Total Housing Units576
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Meta, MO

Meta is a city in Missouri, located in Osage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 987 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Meta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,044 is near the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Meta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $532 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meta is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Meta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65058 987 $69,044 $191,800 $532 1.7% 34.7% 93.1%