City

Seneca, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Missouri

👥5,260Population
💰$60,886Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$188,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 11.3%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.2%
Other11.3%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,022 (32.8%)
Some College436 (14%)
Associates698 (22.4%)
Bachelors406 (13%)
Graduate Degree524 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 14%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College14.0%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,886 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$188,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units2,065
Vacant Units251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Seneca, MO

Seneca is a city in Missouri, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,260 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Seneca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,886 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Seneca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seneca is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seneca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64865 5,260 $60,886 $188,500 $879 2.8% 29.9% 80.9%