City

Galena, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Stone County  ·  Missouri

👥5,224Population
💰$64,505Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$229,000Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,371 (39%)
Some College568 (16.2%)
Associates533 (15.2%)
Bachelors368 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree672 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College16.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,505 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$229,000 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units2,534
Vacant Units671

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Galena, MO

Galena is a city in Missouri, located in Stone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,224 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Galena is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,505 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Galena is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galena is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.25%).

Galena, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Galena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65656 5,224 $64,505 $229,000 $839 6.5% 29.6% 84.1%