City

Waverly, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Missouri

👥1,197Population
💰$56,172Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$117,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 3.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic9.1%
Black3.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.1%)
HS Graduate386 (54%)
Some College40 (5.6%)
Associates63 (8.8%)
Bachelors44 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree174 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 54%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad54.0%
Some College5.6%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,172 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$117,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units448
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Waverly, MO

Waverly is a city in Missouri, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,197 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Waverly is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,172 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64096 1,197 $56,172 $117,100 $819 1.5% 30.5% 61.5%