City

Richwoods, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Missouri

👥1,315Population
💰$44,539Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊16.3%Unemployment▲ 232% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 7.8%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment16.3% ▲ 232% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.7%)
HS Graduate327 (43.3%)
Some College127 (16.8%)
Associates146 (19.3%)
Bachelors96 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree46 (6.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 6.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College16.8%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate6.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,539 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units642
Vacant Units149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Richwoods, MO

Richwoods is a city in Missouri, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,315 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Richwoods is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,539 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Richwoods is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richwoods is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Richwoods
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63071 1,315 $44,539 $122,900 $829 16.3% 18.8% 71.0%