City

Waynesville, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Missouri

👥14,462Population
💰$78,763Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$209,400Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓50.6%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 11.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 6%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic4.6%
Black11.6%
Asian1.3%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
33%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads50.6% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,109 (23.3%)
Some College1,050 (11.6%)
Associates1,294 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,439 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree3,137 (34.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 34.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate34.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,763 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$209,400 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,107/mo
Total Housing Units5,836
Vacant Units530

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Waynesville, MO

Waynesville is a city in Missouri, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,462 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33 years.

Economically, Waynesville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,763 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Waynesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,107 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waynesville is well-educated. 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.7%).

Waynesville, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Waynesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65583 14,462 $78,763 $209,400 $1,107 4.9% 50.6% 63.7%