City

Tunas, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Missouri

👥1,684Population
💰$28,214Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$102,800Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓9.2%College Grads▼ 76% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.19
Below Poverty27.3% ▲ 173% above avg
College Grads9.2% ▼ 76% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
HS Graduate390 (48%)
Some College180 (22.1%)
Associates168 (20.7%)
Bachelors6 (0.7%)
Graduate Degree69 (8.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 48%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 0.7%Graduate: 8.5%Edu
HS Grad48.0%
Some College22.1%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors0.7%
Graduate8.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,214 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$102,800 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units576
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
57%
About Tunas, MO

Tunas is a city in Missouri, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,684 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Tunas is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,214 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Tunas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tunas is less-educated. 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tunas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65764 1,684 $28,214 $102,800 7.4% 9.2% 83.7%