Howard County, MO ZIP Codes
Missouri (MO) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
10,168
population (2021)
+0.2%
pop change since 2010
29089
FIPS code
Howard County ZIP code map
About Howard County
Howard County is located in Missouri and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,168 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.2% from 10,144 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Howard County is 29089.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,168 |
| 2010 population | 10,144 |
| Change | +0.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| FIPS code | 29089 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Howard County
ZIP codes for Howard County, MO (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65230 | Armstrong | Howard | View map |
| 65248 | Fayette | Howard | View map |
| 65250 | Franklin | Howard | View map |
| 65254 | Glasgow | Howard | View map |
| 65274 | New Franklin | Howard | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,156
Population
36.9
Median age
$59,479
Median household income
$26,234
Per capita income
$128,340
Median home value
$535
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
3,440
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
299
Under 5
290
271
5–9
262
321
10–14
310
406
15–19
392
418
20–24
405
533
25–34
515
479
35–44
463
460
45–54
445
260
55–59
252
332
60–64
321
498
65–74
482
278
75–84
269
99
85+
96
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,103 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 7,053 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,722 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.2%
Black or African American
6.2%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,975 | 84.2% |
| Black or African American | 583 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 379 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 310 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 143 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 58 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
6.4%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
12.8%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $59,479 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.7%
$50k–$100k
20.9%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
7.3%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,340 |
| Median rent / month | $535 |
| Owner occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 24.1% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 16.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% |
| 3 or more | 25.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.5% |
| Electricity | 33.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.2% |
| Wood | 5.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,679 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 169 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 407 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 801 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 848 | 30.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,094 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.6% | 32.7% |
| Married | 51.3% | 43.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.7%
HS graduate
39.1%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 140 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 116 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 854 | 44.9% |
| High school | 495 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,073 | 19.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.5%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Retail trade
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Other services
6.5%
Public administration
5.8%
Construction
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Professional & management
3.0%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.4% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 11.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
23.7%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 499 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,567 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 25 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,124 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 9,104 | 99.7% |
| Born in different state | 7,336 | 84.3% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 32 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 17 | 13.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,060 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 974 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 626 | 6.8% |
| English | 52 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 38 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 37 | 0.4% |
| German | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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