City

Mount Vernon, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Missouri

👥8,910Population
💰$61,832Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$208,000Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,866 (35%)
Some College692 (13%)
Associates1,141 (21.4%)
Bachelors379 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree1,200 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 13%Associates: 21.4%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College13.0%
Associates21.4%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,832 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$208,000 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$687/mo
Total Housing Units3,555
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Mount Vernon, MO

Mount Vernon is a city in Missouri, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,910 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,832 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $687 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65712 8,910 $61,832 $208,000 $687 3.2% 29.7% 74.2%