City

Thayer, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Oregon County  ·  Missouri

👥4,172Population
💰$43,614Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$110,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian0.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,264 (49.4%)
Some College301 (11.8%)
Associates318 (12.4%)
Bachelors133 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree525 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 49.4%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad49.4%
Some College11.8%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,614 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$110,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$660/mo
Total Housing Units1,904
Vacant Units387

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Thayer, MO

Thayer is a city in Missouri, located in Oregon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,172 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Thayer is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,614 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thayer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $660 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thayer is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thayer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65791 4,172 $43,614 $110,200 $660 4.0% 25.7% 78.3%