City

Sedalia, MO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Pettis County  ·  Missouri

👥35,347Population
💰$58,906Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$159,700Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic10.4%
Black2.9%
Asian0.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma377 (1.8%)
HS Graduate7,466 (35.5%)
Some College3,154 (15%)
Associates3,116 (14.8%)
Bachelors2,720 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree4,178 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 15%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College15.0%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,906 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$159,700 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units15,096
Vacant Units1,337

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Sedalia, MO

Sedalia is a city in Missouri, located in Pettis County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 35,347 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Sedalia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,906 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sedalia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $865 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sedalia is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.23%).

Sedalia, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sedalia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65301 35,347 $58,906 $159,700 $865 4.3% 32.8% 67.1%

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