City

Plato, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Texas County  ·  Missouri

👥2,259Population
💰$68,226Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂31.2Median Age
🏠$182,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Black: 1.7%Other: 12.3%Race
White86.0%
Black1.7%
Other12.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.28
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (3.1%)
HS Graduate493 (38.2%)
Some College116 (9%)
Associates212 (16.4%)
Bachelors150 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree279 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 9%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College9.0%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
37%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,226 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$182,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units794
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Plato, MO

Plato is a city in Missouri, located in Texas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,259 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.2 years.

Economically, Plato is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,226 is near the national average. Approximately 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plato is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plato is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plato
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65552 2,259 $68,226 $182,300 $903 3.6% 33.3% 87.8%