City

Sheldon, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Missouri

👥1,346Population
💰$52,734Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$146,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 4%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic4.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate358 (43%)
Some College113 (13.6%)
Associates100 (12%)
Bachelors88 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree169 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College13.6%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,734 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$146,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$541/mo
Total Housing Units651
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Sheldon, MO

Sheldon is a city in Missouri, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,346 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Sheldon is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,734 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sheldon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $541 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheldon is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sheldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64784 1,346 $52,734 $146,600 $541 5.4% 30.9% 71.6%