City

Smithton, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Pettis County  ·  Missouri

👥1,326Population
💰$60,486Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$124,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
26%
18–24
1%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate254 (33.1%)
Some College132 (17.2%)
Associates88 (11.5%)
Bachelors90 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree202 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College17.2%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,486 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$124,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units639
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Smithton, MO

Smithton is a city in Missouri, located in Pettis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,326 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Smithton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,486 is below the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Smithton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithton is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65350 1,326 $60,486 $124,200 $810 3.9% 38.1% 83.3%