City

Vandalia, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Audrain County  ·  Missouri

👥4,127Population
💰$62,273Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$90,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.8% Female 57.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 8.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black8.8%
Asian0.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
34%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,166 (42%)
Some College628 (22.6%)
Associates444 (16%)
Bachelors203 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree322 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College22.6%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,273 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$90,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units1,560
Vacant Units262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Vandalia, MO

Vandalia is a city in Missouri, located in Audrain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,127 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Vandalia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,273 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vandalia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vandalia is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vandalia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63382 4,127 $62,273 $90,900 $768 1.4% 18.9% 71.4%