City

Walnut Grove, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  Missouri

👥2,593Population
💰$56,484Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$181,200Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.1%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 11.9%Race
White79.1%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.1%
Asian1.2%
Other11.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate975 (51.5%)
Some College259 (13.7%)
Associates266 (14%)
Bachelors149 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree237 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 51.5%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad51.5%
Some College13.7%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,484 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$181,200 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units1,212
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Walnut Grove, MO

Walnut Grove is a city in Missouri, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,593 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Walnut Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,484 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walnut Grove is less-educated. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walnut Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65770 2,593 $56,484 $181,200 $747 2.6% 20.4% 85.8%