City

Mountain View, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Howell County  ·  Missouri

👥6,432Population
💰$51,762Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$134,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,399 (36.3%)
Some College485 (12.6%)
Associates595 (15.4%)
Bachelors488 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree840 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College12.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,762 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$134,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$508/mo
Total Housing Units2,779
Vacant Units345

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Mountain View, MO

Mountain View is a city in Missouri, located in Howell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,432 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Mountain View is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,762 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain View is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $508 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain View is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mountain View
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65548 6,432 $51,762 $134,900 $508 4.5% 34.4% 71.5%