City

Polo, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Missouri

👥1,877Population
💰$69,891Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$166,800Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Black3.0%
Asian0.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (2.6%)
HS Graduate500 (41.3%)
Some College203 (16.8%)
Associates170 (14%)
Bachelors79 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree226 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College16.8%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,891 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$166,800 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$495/mo
Total Housing Units1,055
Vacant Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Polo, MO

Polo is a city in Missouri, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,877 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Polo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,891 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Polo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $495 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Polo is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Polo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64671 1,877 $69,891 $166,800 $495 2.1% 25.2% 89.2%