City

Peculiar, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Missouri

👥9,937Population
💰$98,369Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$283,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic7.6%
Black4.0%
Asian0.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,516 (24.2%)
Some College968 (15.5%)
Associates1,263 (20.2%)
Bachelors710 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,774 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College15.5%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,369 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$283,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,180/mo
Total Housing Units3,864
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Peculiar, MO

Peculiar is a city in Missouri, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,937 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Peculiar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,369 is above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Peculiar is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,180 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peculiar is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Peculiar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64078 9,937 $98,369 $283,700 $1,180 3.1% 39.7% 83.9%