Fayette
City in Howard County, Missouri

Fayette is a city in Howard County, Missouri, with 2,803 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 699 ft (213 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Armstrong, 8.5 miles N.
- 2,803residents (2020 Census)
- 699 ftelevation · 213 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 1,264 / sq mipopulation density
- 65248ZIP code
About Fayette
Fayette ( FAY-et) is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Area. The city's population was 2,803 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Fayette
- Median household income
- $57,679
- Median home value
- $146,700
- Median rent
- $947/mo
- Median age
- 22.8
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Fayette had 2,803 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,803 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,264 per sq mi (488 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fayette at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,803 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.22 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1473° N, 92.6857° W |
| ZIP code | 65248 |
| Official website | fayette.missouri.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2923842 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fayette
- Armstrong8.5 mi N
- New Franklin9.7 mi S
- Glasgow9.9 mi NW
- Franklin10.0 mi S
- Harrisburg12.1 mi E
- Boonville13.2 mi S
- Rocheport13.4 mi SE
- Higbee14.4 mi NE
- Windsor Place14.8 mi S
- Arrow Rock15.0 mi W
- Gilliam18.0 mi W
- Wooldridge18.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fayette
What county is Fayette in?
Fayette is in Howard County, Missouri.
What is the population of Fayette, MO?
2,803 people lived in Fayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fayette, MO?
The ZIP code of Fayette is 65248.
What is the elevation of Fayette?
699 feet (213 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fayette?
Armstrong (8.5 mi), New Franklin (9.7 mi), Glasgow (9.9 mi), Franklin (10.0 mi), Harrisburg (12.1 mi).
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