De Soto, MO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
De Soto is an incorporated town-sized municipality in Jefferson County, Missouri. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 7,141, sits at 38.141°N, 90.561°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Missouri, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.
What are the key facts about De Soto, MO?
| Place | De Soto |
|---|---|
| Type | Incorporated town-sized municipality |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson County (FIPS 29099) |
| Estimated population | 7,141 |
| Density | 1,445 per sq mi (558 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 38.1410, -90.5609 |
| Time zone | Central time (UTC−6, America/Chicago) |
| ZIP codes | 1 (63020) |
| Rank in state | 119th of 1,020 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | St. Louis, MO (38 mi) |
What is the population of De Soto, MO?
De Soto has an estimated population of 7,141. That makes it the 119th largest of the 1,020 places we list in Missouri, and the 4th largest of 22 places in Jefferson County. The typical place in Missouri has about 482 residents, so De Soto is roughly 14.8 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Missouri with a similar population include Sappington (7,484), Parkville (7,162), Bonne Terre (7,118), Black Jack (6,918), Valley Park (6,796). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how De Soto differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is De Soto?
De Soto has about 1,445 people per square mile (558 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Missouri, it is denser than about 83% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does De Soto use?
The postal data lists a single ZIP code for De Soto: 63020. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is De Soto in?
De Soto is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Vincennes, IN, about 169 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is De Soto located in Missouri?
De Soto lies in the eastern part of Missouri, at 38.141° north latitude and 90.561° west longitude. The state capital, Jefferson City, is about 92 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Waterloo, IL, roughly 26 miles to the northeast, which shows how near De Soto is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is St. Louis, MO, 38 miles to the northeast.
Which cities are near De Soto, MO?
The closest listed place to De Soto is Festus, MO, 9.8 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 5 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festus | 9.8 mi | Northeast | 12,036 |
| Pevely | 13.3 mi | Northeast | 5,978 |
| Bonne Terre | 15.2 mi | South | 7,118 |
| Barnhart | 15.9 mi | Northeast | 5,948 |
| Park Hills | 22.3 mi | South | 8,529 |
| Arnold | 22.4 mi | Northeast | 21,091 |
| Murphy | 24.6 mi | North | 7,961 |
| Oakville | 24.9 mi | Northeast | 36,407 |
Which county is De Soto in?
De Soto is in Jefferson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 29099. The county contains 22 places in our data, 6 of which have their own page here and 16 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Arnold (21,091), Festus (12,036), Murphy (7,961), Pevely (5,978), Barnhart (5,948). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is De Soto from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, De Soto is closest to Chicago, IL at about 297 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,573 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 904 mi | East |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,573 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 297 mi | Northeast |
| Houston, TX | 640 mi | Southwest |
| Atlanta, GA | 457 mi | Southeast |
| Denver, CO | 776 mi | West |
Are there other places called De Soto?
Yes. Our data lists 5 other places named De Soto: De Soto, KS (6,512), De Soto, IL (1,502), De Soto, IA (1,025), De Soto, WI (279), De Soto, GA (173). When you search for De Soto, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the De Soto in Jefferson County, Missouri.
Planning a move to De Soto?
If you are weighing De Soto, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
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