Zip code 63456: Monroe City, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 63456
63456 is a rural zip code in Monroe City, Missouri (Marion County), covering 182 sq mi of land. About 4,749 people live here, or 26 per square mile. The median resident is 39.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $64,160 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $161,200, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $671 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.3 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.
How 63456 compares
- Housing vacancy29.5%98thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%132nd of 966 in MO
- Healthcare workers14.1%93rdU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%167th of 967 in MO
- 83rdU.S. 10% · MO 9%340th of 967 in MO
- Residents under 1825.9%81stU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%252nd of 968 in MO
- 64thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%522nd of 968 in MO
- Veterans6.5%59thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%600th of 968 in MO
- Median age39.352ndU.S. 38.9 · MO 39616th of 968 in MO
- Uninsured rate6.8%50thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%638th of 968 in MO
- Poverty rate9.9%44thU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%591st of 966 in MO
- Homeownership rate61.7%35thU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%840th of 966 in MO
- Government workers11.6%32ndU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%569th of 967 in MO
- 28thU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%332nd of 965 in MO
- Median household income$64,16027thU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702417th of 934 in MO
- Average commute22.3 min25thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min682nd of 934 in MO
- Broadband access87.6%22ndU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%410th of 966 in MO
- 20thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465559th of 964 in MO
- Per capita income$28,51115thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695653rd of 968 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$37,31915thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780658th of 960 in MO
- Diversity index20.513thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1363rd of 968 in MO
- Median home value$161,20012thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300536th of 917 in MO
- Population4,7498thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814296th of 968 in MO
- 8thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%534th of 908 in MO
- Work from home4.9%7thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%710th of 967 in MO
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%456th of 968 in MO
- Population density26/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi525th of 968 in MO
- Tech workers0.2%4thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%637th of 967 in MO
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033592nd of 783 in MO
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%728th of 967 in MO
| Measure | 63456 | Marion | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 29.5% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 132nd of 966 | |
| Healthcare workers | 14.1% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 167th of 967 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13% | 9% | 9% | 10% | 340th of 967 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.9% | 24% | 22.3% | 22% | 252nd of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.5% | 19% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 522nd of 968 | |
| Veterans | 6.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 600th of 968 | |
| Median age | 39.3 | 39.6 | 39 | 38.9 | 616th of 968 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 638th of 968 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.9% | 14.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 591st of 966 | |
| Homeownership rate | 61.7% | 69.3% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 840th of 966 | |
| Government workers | 11.6% | 12.9% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 569th of 967 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 24.6% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 332nd of 965 | |
| Median household income | $64,160 | $62,903 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 417th of 934 | |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 17.6 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 682nd of 934 | |
| Broadband access | 87.6% | 88.2% | 89.3% | 91% | 410th of 966 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.399 | 0.416 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 559th of 964 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,511 | $30,271 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 653rd of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,319 | $42,095 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 658th of 960 | |
| Diversity index | 20.5 | 20.4 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 363rd of 968 | |
| Median home value | $161,200 | $162,000 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 536th of 917 | |
| Population | 4,749 | 28,457 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 296th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 34.3% | 41.3% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 534th of 908 | |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 7.3% | 13% | 15.1% | 710th of 967 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 0.6% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 456th of 968 | |
| Population density | 26/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 525th of 968 | |
| Tech workers | 0.2% | 1.4% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 637th of 967 | |
| Median gross rent | $671 | $808 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 592nd of 783 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.1% | 3.8% | 4% | 5.2% | 728th of 967 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White89%
- Black6%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0.0%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,727
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 69.9%
- Married couples
- 51.1%
- Living alone
- 27%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.5%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,451
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Vacant
- 29.5%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 34.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 11.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 63456 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,833 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $33,032 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $56,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $43,627 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.1%
- Households with broadband
- 87.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.3%
- No internet access
- 12.1%
- Without health insurance
- 6.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Monroe City
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Marion County
- Center point
- 39.6538° N, 91.7266° W
- Land area
- 182 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
63456 spans 3 counties
- Marion County39% of land
- Ralls County34% of land
- Monroe County27% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Monroe City2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 63456
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63443 | Hunnewell, MO | 7.6 mi | $42,303 |
| 65283 | Stoutsville, MO | 11 mi | $39,464 |
| 63439 | Emden, MO | 13 mi | $34,242 |
| 63461 | Palmyra, MO | 14 mi | $69,707 |
| 63463 | Philadelphia, MO | 14 mi | $69,688 |
| 63401 | Hannibal, MO | 14 mi | $60,036 |
| 63436 | Center, MO | 15 mi | $56,808 |
| 63468 | Shelbina, MO | 16 mi | $45,882 |
| 63462 | Perry, MO | 16 mi | $51,205 |
| 63459 | New London, MO | 19 mi | $67,778 |
| 63454 | Maywood, MO | 19 mi | $88,192 |
| 65282 | Santa Fe, MO | 20 mi | — |
Zip codes like 63456 elsewhere
Questions about 63456
What city is zip code 63456?
63456 is assigned to Monroe City, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 63456 in?
63456 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 63456?
About 4,749 people live in 63456, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 63456 in?
63456 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 63456?
The median household income in 63456 is $64,160.
What zip codes are near 63456?
The closest zip codes to 63456 are 63443, 65283, 63439, 63461, 63463.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63456, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.