City

Silex, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Missouri

👥3,548Population
💰$85,987Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$218,400Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 3.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black3.4%
Asian1.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (2.1%)
HS Graduate879 (39.5%)
Some College396 (17.8%)
Associates188 (8.4%)
Bachelors208 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree510 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College17.8%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,987 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$218,400 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units1,294
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
62%
About Silex, MO

Silex is a city in Missouri, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,548 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Silex is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,987 is near the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Silex is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silex is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.86%).

Silex, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Silex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63377 3,548 $85,987 $218,400 $892 8.7% 32.2% 91.2%