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Fayette, MO
City in Howard County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65248.
Population
2,801
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,263
ZIP codes
1
Fayette and its ZIP codes
Fayette at a glance
- Fayette is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,679, 18% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,700 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Fayette, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fayette, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,679
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$146,700
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
22.8
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (510), Irish Americans (155), Scottish Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Fayette.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,562
2,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.42M
FY 2026, $7,725 per person
PPP loans
$12.29M
348 loans, 1,658 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fayette, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayette, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Fayette
1 in or overlapping Fayette. Population shown
Cities near Fayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArmstrongCity | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| New FranklinCity | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| GlasgowCity | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| FranklinCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| HarrisburgTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| BoonvilleCity | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| RocheportCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HigbeeCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Windsor PlaceVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Arrow RockTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| GilliamCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WooldridgeVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| SalisburyCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| HuntsdaleTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| RenickVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| BlackwaterCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fayette, MO in?
- Fayette is in Howard County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Fayette, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fayette include 65248.
- What is the population of Fayette, MO?
- About 2,801 people live in Fayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fayette?
- Nearby places include Armstrong (8.2 mi), New Franklin (9.4 mi), Glasgow (9.7 mi), Franklin (10 mi), Harrisburg (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023