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County ProfileMO

Carter County

Population: 5,202 · 4 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
5,202
People
Median age
38.9
Housing
Total households
2,038
Income
Median household income
$50,000
Housing
Total housing units
2,676
Employment
Employment rate
53.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
10.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
85.4%
County details
Local time 02:48:06(CT)
NameCarter
Total ZIP codes4total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard
Area code417, 573
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates36.9448579, -90.9457051
Land area507.4 sq miles(1,314.1 km²)

Map of Carter county, Missouri with ZIP codes

Map of Carter County, Missouri and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Carter County

Compare the largest cities in Carter County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Van Buren747$20,5601ZIPs
Ellsinore416$52,0101ZIPs
Grandin226$29,2501ZIPs
Fremont431ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Carter County

Review the most populated postal areas across Carter County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
63937Ellsinore$61,6142,609
63965Van Buren$37,6972,166
63943Grandin$40,152790
63941Fremont$29,352309

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS