City

Wardell, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Pemiscot County  ·  Missouri

👥741Population
💰$51,176Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$54,900Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 13.8%Other: 4.6%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Black13.8%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty28.2% ▲ 182% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (5.5%)
HS Graduate261 (51.6%)
Some College38 (7.5%)
Associates40 (7.9%)
Bachelors38 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree101 (20%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad51.6%
Some College7.5%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,176 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$54,900 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units362
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Wardell, MO

Wardell is a city in Missouri, located in Pemiscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 741 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Wardell is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,176 is below the national average. Approximately 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wardell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wardell is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wardell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63879 741 $51,176 $54,900 $758 1.1% 27.5% 86.5%