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Macon County, MO
10 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Macon County, Missouri.
Population
15,163
Land area
801sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Macon County
Macon County at a glance
- Macon County is 79% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,357 a year, 12% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,100 (35% below Missouri) and median rent is $672 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Macon (5,466), La Plata (1,351) and Bevier (657).
Local data for Macon County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Macon County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,357
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$149,100
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$672/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,799), Irish Americans (1,555), Italian Americans (384).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,561
4,823 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,966
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $7,479 per person
PPP loans
$23.57M
861 loans, 3,310 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.29K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Macon County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Macon County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
349
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Macon County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Macon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Macon County, MO?
- Macon is the largest city or town in Macon County, with about 5,466 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Macon County?
- Macon County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63431, 63530, 63532, 63534, 63538.
- What is the population of Macon County, MO?
- About 15,163 people live in Macon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Macon County?
- Macon County borders Adair County, Randolph County, Linn County, Monroe County, Chariton County, Shelby County, Knox County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023