City

Purcell, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Missouri

👥372Population
💰$48,125Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$82,100Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 12.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic12.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate71 (29.7%)
Some College69 (28.9%)
Associates43 (18%)
Bachelors11 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree45 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 28.9%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad29.7%
Some College28.9%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,125 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$82,100 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units183
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Purcell, MO

Purcell is a city in Missouri, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 372 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Purcell is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,125 is below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Purcell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Purcell is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Purcell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64857 372 $48,125 $82,100 $938 5.1% 23.4% 85.3%