City

Morehouse, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  New Madrid County  ·  Missouri

👥690Population
💰$32,357Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$64,300Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓9.9%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 8%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.1%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads9.9% ▼ 74% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (1%)
HS Graduate256 (63.4%)
Some College70 (17.3%)
Associates34 (8.4%)
Bachelors23 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree17 (4.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 63.4%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 4.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad63.4%
Some College17.3%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate4.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.7%Renter: 43.3%Tenure
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,357 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$64,300 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$560/mo
Total Housing Units395
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
43%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Morehouse, MO

Morehouse is a city in Missouri, located in New Madrid County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 690 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Morehouse is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,357 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Morehouse is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $560 per month.

The population of Morehouse is less-educated. 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Morehouse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63868 690 $32,357 $64,300 $560 4.6% 9.9% 56.7%