City

Washburn, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Barry County  ·  Missouri

👥2,578Population
💰$58,242Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$172,400Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 8.4%Other: 10.6%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic8.4%
Other10.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty24.4% ▲ 144% above avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (3.4%)
HS Graduate753 (44.7%)
Some College229 (13.6%)
Associates348 (20.7%)
Bachelors113 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree185 (11%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 11%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College13.6%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,242 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$172,400 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units1,174
Vacant Units196

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Washburn, MO

Washburn is a city in Missouri, located in Barry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,578 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Washburn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,242 is below the national average. Approximately 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Washburn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washburn is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Washburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65772 2,578 $58,242 $172,400 $625 0.7% 17.7% 86.5%