City

Shell Knob, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Barry County  ·  Missouri

👥3,957Population
💰$51,795Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂59.7Median Age
🏠$252,600Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79%Hispanic: 11.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 8.1%Race
White79.0%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian0.4%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
HS Graduate1,310 (45%)
Some College337 (11.6%)
Associates440 (15.1%)
Bachelors361 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree464 (15.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 45%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
HS Grad45.0%
Some College11.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,795 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$252,600 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units3,245
Vacant Units1,476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Shell Knob, MO

Shell Knob is a city in Missouri, located in Barry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,957 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.7 years.

Economically, Shell Knob is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,795 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Shell Knob is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shell Knob is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shell Knob
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65747 3,957 $51,795 $252,600 $773 7.4% 28.3% 88.9%