City

Odessa, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Missouri

👥9,236Population
💰$81,058Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$226,400Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.6%Other: 3.6%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.6%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,537 (42.4%)
Some College808 (13.5%)
Associates734 (12.3%)
Bachelors493 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,392 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,058 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,400 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$961/mo
Total Housing Units3,752
Vacant Units256

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Odessa, MO

Odessa is a city in Missouri, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,236 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Odessa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,058 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Odessa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $961 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Odessa is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Odessa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64076 9,236 $81,058 $226,400 $961 0.5% 31.5% 80.5%