Mercer County, MO ZIP Codes
Missouri (MO) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
3,488
population (2021)
-7.8%
pop change since 2010
29129
FIPS code
Mercer County ZIP code map
About Mercer County
Mercer County is located in Missouri and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,488 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.8% from 3,785 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mercer County is 29129.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,488 |
| 2010 population | 3,785 |
| Change | -7.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| FIPS code | 29129 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mercer County
ZIP codes for Mercer County, MO (2)
Demographics & statistics
3,686
Population
43.4
Median age
$51,893
Median household income
$26,177
Per capita income
$98,167
Median home value
$488
Median monthly rent
80.4%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
1,763
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
143
Under 5
148
115
5–9
119
132
10–14
135
109
15–19
113
76
20–24
78
195
25–34
201
182
35–44
188
186
45–54
191
111
55–59
114
152
60–64
157
229
65–74
236
121
75–84
124
65
85+
66
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 920 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 2,766 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 841 | 26.2% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Other race
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,479 | 92.2% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
13.1%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $51,893 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.1%
$50k–$100k
26.0%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$300k–$500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,167 |
| Median rent / month | $488 |
| Owner occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter occupied | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 36.6% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% |
| 3 or more | 33.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.5% |
| Electricity | 26.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.8% |
| Wood | 6.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 646 | 51.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 105 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 223 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 339 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 264 | 20.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 503 | 41.2% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 24.1% |
| Married | 52.8% | 43.1% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 19.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
46.1%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 32 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 418 | 50.5% |
| High school | 162 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 103 | 15.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Agriculture & mining
21.6%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Construction
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Other services
2.7%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.8% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 21.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.5% |
| Carpool | 14.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
20.8%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
16.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 33.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 246 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.3% |
| Public insurance | 42.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,395 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 103 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 69 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,582 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 3,582 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 2,297 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 104 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 37.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 410 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 390 | 10.6% |
| French | 285 | 7.7% |
| Polish | 53 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 27 | 0.7% |
| German | 12 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 6 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 85.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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