City

Nevada, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Missouri

👥12,930Population
💰$56,194Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$137,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black1.2%
Asian1.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma90 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,172 (37.4%)
Some College1,242 (14.6%)
Associates1,204 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,085 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree1,693 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,194 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$137,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units6,054
Vacant Units619

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Nevada, MO

Nevada is a city in Missouri, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,930 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Nevada is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,194 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nevada is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nevada is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nevada
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64772 12,930 $56,194 $137,800 $725 4.3% 32.7% 69.8%