City

Saint James, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Phelps County  ·  Missouri

👥9,390Population
💰$58,641Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$194,600Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma167 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,979 (32.2%)
Some College1,189 (19.4%)
Associates819 (13.3%)
Bachelors456 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree1,534 (25%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College19.4%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,641 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$194,600 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units4,162
Vacant Units519

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Saint James, MO

Saint James is a city in Missouri, located in Phelps County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,390 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Saint James is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,641 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Saint James is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint James is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint James
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65559 9,390 $58,641 $194,600 $834 8.4% 32.4% 74.4%