City

Perkins, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Missouri

👥149Population
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$65,800Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 147% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.3% Female 57.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
29%
25–44
36%
45–64
10%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.47
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 147% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (5.9%)
HS Graduate56 (55.4%)
Some College15 (14.9%)
Bachelors11 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree13 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.9%HS Grad: 55.4%Some College: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS5.9%
HS Grad55.4%
Some College14.9%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 39.5%Renter: 60.5%Tenure
Owner39.5%
Renter60.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
71%

Financials

Median Home Value$65,800 ▼ 76% below avg
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units56
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
35%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
32%
1960s–1970s
18%
2000+
50%
About Perkins, MO

Perkins is a city in Missouri, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 149 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

The real estate market in Perkins is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. At 39.5% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Perkins is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Perkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.