City

Oak Ridge, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cape Girardeau County  ·  Missouri

👥1,388Population
💰$86,103Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$191,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White98.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate356 (38.5%)
Some College156 (16.9%)
Associates99 (10.7%)
Bachelors66 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree242 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College16.9%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.2%Renter: 6.8%Tenure
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,103 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$191,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units572
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
66%
About Oak Ridge, MO

Oak Ridge is a city in Missouri, located in Cape Girardeau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,388 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Oak Ridge is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,103 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Ridge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Ridge is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63769 1,388 $86,103 $191,600 $700 3.9% 33.3% 93.2%