City

Monticello, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Missouri

👥562Population
💰$61,705Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$179,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 3%Other: 5.5%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Black3.0%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
6%
18–24
17%
25–44
30%
45–64
15%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size4.59
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
HS Graduate126 (40.5%)
Some College20 (6.4%)
Associates84 (27%)
Bachelors21 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree60 (19.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 27%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
HS Grad40.5%
Some College6.4%
Associates27.0%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,705 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$179,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units157
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Monticello, MO

Monticello is a city in Missouri, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 562 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, Monticello is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,705 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Monticello is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monticello is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monticello
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63457 562 $61,705 $179,900 $779 6.9% 26.1% 86.6%