City

Nelson, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Missouri

👥928Population
💰$100,500Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$156,600Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.1%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.7%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
7%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.9%)
HS Graduate239 (38.4%)
Some College84 (13.5%)
Associates49 (7.9%)
Bachelors114 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree124 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.5%Renter: 4.5%Tenure
Owner95.5%
Renter4.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,500 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$156,600 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units495
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
59%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
70%
About Nelson, MO

Nelson is a city in Missouri, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 928 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Nelson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,500 is above the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nelson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nelson is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.84%).

Nelson, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Nelson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65347 928 $100,500 $156,600 $700 2.3% 38.3% 95.5%