City

Schell City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Missouri

👥575Population
💰$41,493Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$102,800Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White98.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
11%
45–64
35%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
HS Graduate183 (54.1%)
Some College50 (14.8%)
Associates37 (10.9%)
Bachelors27 (8%)
Graduate Degree41 (12.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.1%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
HS Grad54.1%
Some College14.8%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,493 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$102,800 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$529/mo
Total Housing Units436
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Schell City, MO

Schell City is a city in Missouri, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 575 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Schell City is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,493 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Schell City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $529 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Schell City is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Schell City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64783 575 $41,493 $102,800 $529 0.5% 20.1% 84.2%