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Dexter, MO
City in Stoddard County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63841.
Population
7,891
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,095
ZIP codes
1
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 110th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $51,701 a year, 27% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,200 (40% below Missouri) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Dexter, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dexter, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,701
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$137,200
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,354), Irish Americans (1,189), Mexican Americans (216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stoddard County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,782
10,107 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,889
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,513 per person
PPP loans
$30.93M
693 loans, 4,061 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dexter, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
861
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 27°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Dexter
1 in or overlapping Dexter. Population shown
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EssexCity | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomfieldCity | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| DudleyCity | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| PenermonVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BernieCity | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| GrayridgeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| BakerVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| FiskCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ParmaCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MaldenCity | 15 mi | 8.3 |
| PuxicoCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CanalouCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| MorehouseCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BroseleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Bell CityCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| RiscoCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, MO in?
- Dexter is in Stoddard County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Dexter, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dexter include 63841.
- What is the population of Dexter, MO?
- About 7,891 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Essex (5.8 mi), Bloomfield (7.1 mi), Dudley (7.1 mi), Penermon (7.5 mi), Bernie (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023