City

South West City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  McDonald County  ·  Missouri

👥1,403Population
💰$38,482Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓16.0%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.5%Hispanic: 42.2%Other: 7.7%Race
White48.5%
Hispanic42.2%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
42%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads16.0% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.7%)
HS Graduate347 (49.1%)
Some College212 (30%)
Associates23 (3.3%)
Bachelors31 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree82 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 30%Associates: 3.3%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad49.1%
Some College30.0%
Associates3.3%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,482 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$622/mo
Total Housing Units627
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About South West City, MO

South West City is a city in Missouri, located in McDonald County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,403 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, South West City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,482 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in South West City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $622 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South West City is less-educated. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.5%.

South West City, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in South West City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64863 1,403 $38,482 $150,000 $622 9.6% 16.0% 65.4%