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Perry County, MO
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Perry County, Missouri.
Population
18,976
Land area
474sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 56% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,981, 11% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,200 (18% below Missouri) and median rent is $923 a month.
- Its largest cities are Perryville (8,536), Shakertowne (569) and Altenburg (426).
Local data for Perry County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,981
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$188,200
Prices +1.9% in a year
Median rent
$923/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,895), Irish Americans (1,207), French Americans (987).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,977
9,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $7,856 per person
PPP loans
$51.4M
1,029 loans, 5,924 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$58K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
714
Most often dense fog
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, MO?
- Perryville is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 8,536 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63732, 63746, 63748, 63770, 63775.
- What is the population of Perry County, MO?
- About 18,976 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Cape Girardeau County, St. Francois County, Jackson County, IL, Randolph County, IL, Ste. Genevieve County, Union County, IL, Madison County, Bollinger County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023