City

Patterson, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Missouri

👥625Population
💰$55,769Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂63.3Median Age
🏠$176,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 154% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.8%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.4%
Asian0.5%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
18–24
1%
25–44
8%
45–64
30%
65+
34%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 154% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (6.3%)
HS Graduate156 (35.1%)
Some College70 (15.8%)
Associates68 (15.3%)
Bachelors76 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree46 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College15.8%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,769 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$176,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units366
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
52%
About Patterson, MO

Patterson is a city in Missouri, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 625 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.3 years.

Economically, Patterson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,769 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Patterson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Patterson is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Patterson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63956 625 $55,769 $176,600 $625 12.4% 27.5% 62.1%