City

Walker, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Missouri

👥973Population
💰$43,214Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$114,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓15.6%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Other: 4%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
14%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads15.6% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.4%)
HS Graduate340 (60.8%)
Some College56 (10%)
Associates68 (12.2%)
Bachelors22 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree65 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 60.8%Some College: 10%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad60.8%
Some College10.0%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,214 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$114,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units393
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Walker, MO

Walker is a city in Missouri, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 973 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Walker is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,214 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Walker is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walker is less-educated. 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64790 973 $43,214 $114,800 $746 3.9% 15.6% 68.6%