City

Pilot Knob, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Iron County  ·  Missouri

👥747Population
💰$49,167Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$110,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓10.0%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 8.6%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads10.0% ▼ 74% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.2%)
HS Graduate225 (53.4%)
Some College65 (15.4%)
Associates84 (20%)
Bachelors10 (2.4%)
Graduate Degree32 (7.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 53.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 2.4%Graduate: 7.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad53.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors2.4%
Graduate7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner56.0%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
59%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,167 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$110,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$673/mo
Total Housing Units364
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
54%
About Pilot Knob, MO

Pilot Knob is a city in Missouri, located in Iron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 747 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Pilot Knob is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,167 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pilot Knob is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $673 per month.

The population of Pilot Knob is less-educated. 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pilot Knob
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63663 747 $49,167 $110,100 $673 6.2% 10.0% 56.0%