City

Pierce City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Missouri

👥3,093Population
💰$49,515Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$150,600Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 4%Other: 10.9%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic8.1%
Black0.1%
Asian4.0%
Other10.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (3.4%)
HS Graduate758 (44.9%)
Some College282 (16.7%)
Associates150 (8.9%)
Bachelors145 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree297 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College16.7%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,515 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$150,600 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$818/mo
Total Housing Units1,268
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Pierce City, MO

Pierce City is a city in Missouri, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,093 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Pierce City is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,515 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pierce City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $818 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pierce City is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pierce City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65723 3,093 $49,515 $150,600 $818 4.4% 26.2% 71.2%