Carter County, MO ZIP Codes
Missouri (MO) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
5,320
population (2021)
-15.1%
pop change since 2010
29035
FIPS code
Carter County ZIP code map
About Carter County
Carter County is located in Missouri and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,320 as of 2021,
a decrease of
15.1% from 6,265 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Carter County is 29035.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,320 |
| 2010 population | 6,265 |
| Change | -15.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| FIPS code | 29035 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Carter County
ZIP codes for Carter County, MO (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63937 | Ellsinore | Carter | View map |
| 63941 | Fremont | Carter | View map |
| 63943 | Grandin | Carter | View map |
| 63965 | Van Buren | Carter | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,868
Population
45.3
Median age
$48,146
Median household income
$27,231
Per capita income
$112,125
Median home value
$435
Median monthly rent
73.5%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
2,413
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
165
Under 5
172
126
5–9
131
232
10–14
242
172
15–19
180
176
20–24
183
249
25–34
259
291
35–44
304
348
45–54
363
189
55–59
197
282
60–64
293
359
65–74
374
256
75–84
266
29
85+
30
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,289 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 4,579 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,314 | 23.8% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,527 | 93% |
| Two or more races | 276 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
15.0%
$25k–$35k
13.6%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
7.7%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $48,146 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
20.9%
$300k–$500k
14.7%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,125 |
| Median rent / month | $435 |
| Owner occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter occupied | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 33.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 17.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 34.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.8% |
| Electricity | 46.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.7% |
| Wood | 15.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,022 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 234 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 414 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 518 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 539 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 887 | 46.8% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.9% | 17.9% |
| Married | 57.0% | 49.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 16.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.8%
HS graduate
41.6%
Some college, no degree
14.5%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 45 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 9.5% |
| Elementary school | 605 | 51.5% |
| High school | 319 | 16.0% |
| College / grad school | 251 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Manufacturing
21.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Retail trade
8.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Construction
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Public administration
4.4%
Professional & management
4.1%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Other services
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.1% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 15.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 15.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.4%
Under 18 years
23.2%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
22.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.5% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 29.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 56.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 529 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.0% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% |
| 18–64 years | 20.0% |
| 65 and over | 65.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,531 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,859 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,765 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 4,121 | 74.3% |
| Foreign born | 94 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 887 | 15.1% |
| Arab | 779 | 13.3% |
| French | 297 | 5.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 44 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 86.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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