City

Norwood, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Wright County  ·  Missouri

👥2,777Population
💰$56,713Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$162,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.4%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
29%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.6%)
HS Graduate686 (44.7%)
Some College217 (14.2%)
Associates238 (15.5%)
Bachelors158 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree210 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College14.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,713 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$162,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$584/mo
Total Housing Units985
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Norwood, MO

Norwood is a city in Missouri, located in Wright County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,777 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Norwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,713 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Norwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $584 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norwood is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Norwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65717 2,777 $56,713 $162,800 $584 4.6% 24.0% 76.8%