City

Paris, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Missouri

👥2,491Population
💰$52,634Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$143,300Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 2.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Black2.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate972 (55%)
Some College191 (10.8%)
Associates154 (8.7%)
Bachelors116 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree329 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 55%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad55.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,634 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$143,300 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units1,217
Vacant Units196

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Paris, MO

Paris is a city in Missouri, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,491 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Paris is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,634 is below the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Paris is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paris is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65275 2,491 $52,634 $143,300 $702 3.1% 25.2% 81.3%