City

Zalma, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Bollinger County  ·  Missouri

👥540Population
💰$45,893Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂56.5Median Age
🏠$101,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓11.2%College Grads▼ 71% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Other: 3%Race
White97.0%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
10%
45–64
34%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads11.2% ▼ 71% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (2.2%)
HS Graduate240 (67.2%)
Some College27 (7.6%)
Associates42 (11.8%)
Bachelors15 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree25 (7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 67.2%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad67.2%
Some College7.6%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate7.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,893 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$101,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units296
Vacant Units73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Zalma, MO

Zalma is a city in Missouri, located in Bollinger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 540 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.5 years.

Economically, Zalma is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,893 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Zalma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Zalma is less-educated. 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Zalma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63787 540 $45,893 $101,400 3.4% 11.2% 88.8%