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Gentry County, MO
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Gentry County, Missouri.
Population
6,245
Land area
491sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Gentry County
Gentry County at a glance
- Gentry County is 86% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,848 a year, 21% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,000 (42% below Missouri) and median rent is $636 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Albany (1,909), Stanberry (1,235) and King City (830).
Local data for Gentry County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gentry County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,848
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$134,000
Median rent
$636/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,427), Irish Americans (728), Scottish Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,062
2,121 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,580
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.9M
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
PPP loans
$13.5M
697 loans, 1,875 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gentry County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gentry County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
269
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gentry County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gentry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gentry County, MO?
- Albany is the largest city or town in Gentry County, with about 1,909 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gentry County?
- Gentry County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64402, 64438, 64453, 64463, 64489.
- What is the population of Gentry County, MO?
- About 6,245 people live in Gentry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gentry County?
- Gentry County borders Nodaway County, Andrew County, DeKalb County, Daviess County, Harrison County, Worth County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023