City

Mountain Grove, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Wright County  ·  Missouri

👥8,690Population
💰$51,154Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$120,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0%Asian: 1.1%Other: 7.2%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.0%
Asian1.1%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (2.1%)
HS Graduate2,288 (42.6%)
Some College657 (12.2%)
Associates687 (12.8%)
Bachelors683 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree944 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,154 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$120,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units4,130
Vacant Units822

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Mountain Grove, MO

Mountain Grove is a city in Missouri, located in Wright County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,690 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Mountain Grove is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,154 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain Grove is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mountain Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65711 8,690 $51,154 $120,600 $686 1.3% 30.3% 79.1%