Zip code 63536: Downing, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 63536?

63536 is assigned to Downing, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 63536 in?

63536 is mostly in Schuyler County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 63536?

About 837 people live in 63536, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 63536?

The median household income in 63536 is $60,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 63536?

The closest zip codes to 63536 are 63548, 63555, 63561, 63442, 63546.

Residential delivery areaSchuyler CountyCentral Time

Population

837

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$146K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$361/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

83 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 63536

63536 is a rural zip code in Downing, Missouri (Schuyler County), covering 83 sq mi of land. About 837 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 28.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,625 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $145,700, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $361 a month.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.7 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 63536 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate43.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%18th of 968 in MO
Residents under 1844.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%4th of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers23.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%100th of 967 in MO
Housing vacancy26.9%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%155th of 966 in MO
Homeownership rate85.2%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%283rd of 966 in MO
Average commute31.7 min
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min207th of 934 in MO
Government workers14.9%
59th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%377th of 967 in MO
Residents 65 and older15.4%
41st
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%732nd of 968 in MO
Work from home10.9%
40th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%345th of 967 in MO
Veterans4.5%
32nd
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%814th of 968 in MO
Poverty rate7.3%
27th
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%735th of 966 in MO
Median household income$60,625
21st
U.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702507th of 934 in MO
Median earnings per worker$36,000
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780729th of 960 in MO
Median home value$145,700
9th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300609th of 917 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.372
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465712th of 964 in MO
Per capita income$21,080
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695917th of 968 in MO
Median age28.9
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39933rd of 968 in MO
Population837
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814658th of 968 in MO
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi809th of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$361
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033773rd of 783 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher5.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%924th of 965 in MO
Unemployment rate0.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%788th of 967 in MO
Diversity index1.9
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1912th of 968 in MO
Broadband access65.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%920th of 966 in MO
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%932nd of 968 in MO
Rent-burdened renters7.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%805th of 908 in MO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%911th of 967 in MO
Healthcare workers1.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%898th of 967 in MO

Measure	63536	Schuyler	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Uninsured rateWeakness	43.2%	15.5%	8.8%	8.4%	99th	18th of 968
Residents under 18	44.6%	27.5%	22.3%	22%	99th	4th of 968
Self-employed workers	23.3%	12.6%	9%	10%	99th	100th of 967
Housing vacancy	26.9%	31.2%	11.2%	10.1%	97th	155th of 966
Homeownership rateStrength	85.2%	79.9%	68.1%	65.2%	89th	283rd of 966
Average commuteWeakness	31.7 min	28.5 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	82nd	207th of 934
Government workers	14.9%	19.2%	13.2%	14.5%	59th	377th of 967
Residents 65 and older	15.4%	19.2%	17.9%	17.2%	41st	732nd of 968
Work from home	10.9%	6.6%	13%	15.1%	40th	345th of 967
Veterans	4.5%	6.5%	7.3%	6.2%	32nd	814th of 968
Poverty rate	7.3%	8.6%	12.6%	12.5%	27th	735th of 966
Median household income	$60,625	$61,205	$70,702	$80,734	21st	507th of 934
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,000	$41,970	$45,780	$49,666	11th	729th of 960
Median home value	$145,700	$137,500	$230,300	$332,700	9th	609th of 917
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.372	0.376	0.465	0.483	7th	712th of 964
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,080	$26,190	$39,695	$44,673	3rd	917th of 968
Median age	28.9	39.2	39	38.9	3rd	933rd of 968
Population	837	4,038	6,191,814	334,922,499	1st	658th of 968
Population density	10/sq mi	13/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	809th of 968
Median gross rent	$361	$382	$1,033	$1,413	1st	773rd of 783
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.1%	11.8%	32.4%	35.7%	1st	924th of 965
Unemployment rateStrength	0.6%	3.7%	4%	5.2%	1st	788th of 967
Diversity index	1.9	11	40.1	61.4	1st	912th of 968
Broadband accessWeakness	65.7%	69.1%	89.3%	91%	1st	920th of 966
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	4.5%	14.1%	1st	932nd of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	7.7%	19.6%	45.6%	51.1%	1st	805th of 908
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	3.4%	3.8%	1st	911th of 967
Healthcare workers	1.2%	12.1%	10.4%	9.7%	1st	898th 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

11%

Under 5

34%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

28.9

Under 18

44.6%

65 and over

15.4%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1.0%

Diversity index

1.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 277
Average household size: 3
Family households: 55.2%
Married couples: 44.4%
Living alone: 39.4%
Veterans (of adults): 4.5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

63536

$60,625

Schuyler Co.

$61,205

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,080

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.372

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

63536

$145,700

Schuyler Co.

$137,500

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

63536

$361

Schuyler Co.

$382

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 379
Owner-occupied: 85.2%
Vacant: 26.9%
Median year built: 1968
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 7.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.1%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

12%

30–44

41%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

31.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

24%

Transportation and moving

13%

Production

12%

Sales

12%

Office and admin

12%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Education

0.6%

Engineering and science

0.3%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Industries

Retail

21%

Construction

19%

Public administration

11%

Manufacturing

10%

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Education

0.6%

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

23.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	63536	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,250	$74,888
Service	$6,964	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,205	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,375	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

50%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.2%

High school graduate or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.2%
Households with broadband: 65.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 32.9%
No internet access: 30.3%
Without health insurance: 43.2%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Downing
State: Missouri
County: Schuyler County
Center point: 40.4853° N, 92.3559° W
Land area: 83 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

63536 spans 2 counties

Schuyler County55% of land
Scotland County45% of land

Zip codes near 63536

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63548	Lancaster, MO	7.8 mi	1,154	$66,625	$163,400
63555	Memphis, MO	8.6 mi	3,258	$67,426	$170,600
63561	Queen City, MO	11 mi	1,043	$56,563	$134,200
63442	Granger, MO · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
63546	Greentop, MO	13 mi	1,340	$72,404	$173,600
52584	Pulaski, IA	13 mi	420	$71,042	$108,200
63531	Baring, MO	14 mi	393	$86,250	$166,700
63541	Glenwood, MO	14 mi	383	$57,287	$101,900
52537	Bloomfield, IA	18 mi	7,069	$74,432	$162,100
52570	Milton, IA	18 mi	1,130	$68,750	$79,000
63535	Coatsville, MO	18 mi	14	—	—
52542	Cantril, IA	18 mi	588	$65,000	$100,000

Questions about 63536

What city is zip code 63536?

63536 is assigned to Downing, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 63536 in?

63536 is mostly in Schuyler County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 63536?

About 837 people live in 63536, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 63536 in?

63536 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 63536?

The median household income in 63536 is $60,625.

What zip codes are near 63536?

The closest zip codes to 63536 are 63548, 63555, 63561, 63442, 63546.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63536, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.