City

Novelty, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Missouri

👥154Population
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓10.1%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Race
White99.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads10.1% ▼ 74% below avg
HS Graduate77 (77.8%)
Some College6 (6.1%)
Associates6 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree10 (10.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 77.8%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 6.1%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
HS Grad77.8%
Some College6.1%
Associates6.1%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
56%
$100k–$150k
19%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Total Housing Units127
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Novelty, MO

Novelty is a city in Missouri, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 154 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

The real estate market in Novelty is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Novelty is less-educated. 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.35%).

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

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