City

Wappapello, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Missouri

👥2,183Population
💰$56,364Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$116,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓14.1%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊15.1%Unemployment▲ 208% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.0% Female 42.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.7%Other: 12.9%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.7%
Other12.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
40%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads14.1% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment15.1% ▲ 208% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate653 (44.8%)
Some College309 (21.2%)
Associates287 (19.7%)
Bachelors127 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree78 (5.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 5.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College21.2%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate5.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,364 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$116,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$669/mo
Total Housing Units1,512
Vacant Units594

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Wappapello, MO

Wappapello is a city in Missouri, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,183 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Wappapello is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,364 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wappapello is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $669 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wappapello is less-educated. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wappapello
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63966 2,183 $56,364 $116,400 $669 15.1% 14.1% 84.4%