City

Wellington, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Missouri

👥1,117Population
💰$88,750Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$224,600Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 5.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic5.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma23 (3.2%)
HS Graduate278 (38.1%)
Some College97 (13.3%)
Associates116 (15.9%)
Bachelors80 (11%)
Graduate Degree135 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,750 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$224,600 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,004/mo
Total Housing Units470
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Wellington, MO

Wellington is a city in Missouri, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,117 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Wellington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,750 is above the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wellington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,004 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellington is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64097 1,117 $88,750 $224,600 $1,004 5.0% 29.5% 82.8%