City

Potosi, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Missouri

👥9,060Population
💰$52,071Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$122,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6.8%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,345 (44.3%)
Some College788 (14.9%)
Associates693 (13.1%)
Bachelors469 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree984 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,071 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$122,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$659/mo
Total Housing Units3,961
Vacant Units465

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Potosi, MO

Potosi is a city in Missouri, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,060 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Potosi is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,071 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Potosi is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $659 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Potosi is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Potosi
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63664 9,060 $52,071 $122,800 $659 3.6% 27.5% 71.6%