City

Purdy, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Barry County  ·  Missouri

👥3,852Population
💰$54,418Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$170,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 14.3%Asian: 4.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian4.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
12%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (2.3%)
HS Graduate703 (37.7%)
Some College350 (18.8%)
Associates225 (12.1%)
Bachelors196 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree347 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College18.8%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,418 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$170,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$644/mo
Total Housing Units1,438
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Purdy, MO

Purdy is a city in Missouri, located in Barry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,852 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Purdy is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,418 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Purdy is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $644 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Purdy is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Purdy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65734 3,852 $54,418 $170,700 $644 9.5% 29.1% 78.8%