City

Preston, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Hickory County  ·  Missouri

👥1,263Population
💰$29,038Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$258,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
13%
25–44
16%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty30.1% ▲ 201% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (2%)
HS Graduate254 (38.7%)
Some College55 (8.4%)
Associates145 (22.1%)
Bachelors45 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree145 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College8.4%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,038 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$258,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$586/mo
Total Housing Units463
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
50%
About Preston, MO

Preston is a city in Missouri, located in Hickory County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,263 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Preston is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,038 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Preston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $586 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Preston is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Preston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65732 1,263 $29,038 $258,300 $586 9.9% 28.9% 88.5%