Stanton
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Missouri

Stanton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, Missouri, with 366 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charmwood, 0.9 miles NE.
- 366residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 112 / sq mipopulation density
- 63079ZIP code
About Stanton
Stanton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southern Franklin County, Missouri, United States. It lies on Interstate 44 at the junction with Missouri Supplemental Route W, which provides access to Meramec Caverns, located approximately two miles southeast along the Meramec River.
A post office called Stanton has been in operation since 1857. The community took its name from the nearby Stanton copper mines.
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Living in Stanton
- Median home value
- $173,800
- Median age
- 47.4
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Stanton had 366 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 366 |
|---|---|
| Density | 112 per sq mi (43 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stanton at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 366 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.27 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2703° N, 91.1059° W |
| ZIP code | 63079 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2970342 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stanton
- Charmwood0.9 mi NE
- Miramiguoa Park3.0 mi SE
- Oak Grove Village3.8 mi SW
- Sullivan5.1 mi SW
- Lake St. Clair6.8 mi NE
- West Sullivan7.1 mi SW
- St. Clair8.0 mi NE
- Parkway8.7 mi NE
- St. Cloud8.9 mi SW
- Bourbon11.4 mi SW
- Leslie12.2 mi NW
- Union13.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Stanton
What county is Stanton in?
Stanton is in Franklin County, Missouri.
What is the population of Stanton, MO?
366 people lived in Stanton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stanton, MO?
The ZIP code of Stanton is 63079.
What is the elevation of Stanton?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stanton?
Charmwood (0.9 mi), Miramiguoa Park (3.0 mi), Oak Grove Village (3.8 mi), Sullivan (5.1 mi), Lake St. Clair (6.8 mi).
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