City

Pleasant Hope, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Missouri

👥2,692Population
💰$81,484Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$185,100Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 15.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic15.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate713 (42.2%)
Some College215 (12.7%)
Associates297 (17.6%)
Bachelors160 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree298 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College12.7%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,484 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$185,100 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units994
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Pleasant Hope, MO

Pleasant Hope is a city in Missouri, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,692 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Pleasant Hope is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,484 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Hope is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Hope is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65725 2,692 $81,484 $185,100 $845 0.9% 27.1% 80.6%