Zip code 63539: Ethel, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 63539?

63539 is assigned to Ethel, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 63539 in?

63539 is in Macon County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 63539?

About 259 people live in 63539, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 63539?

The median household income in 63539 is $35,417.

Q: What zip codes are near 63539?

The closest zip codes to 63539 are 63538, 63557, 64631, 63566, 63558.

Residential delivery areaMacon CountyCentral Time

Population

259

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$96K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

59 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

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

About 63539

63539 is a rural zip code in Ethel, Missouri (Macon County), covering 59 sq mi of land. About 259 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 41.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $35,417 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,600, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.3 minutes each way, and 26% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing. 33% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 63539 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 259 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Uninsured rate47.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%8th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy45.7%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%35th of 966 in MO
Residents under 1837.5%
99th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%26th of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers32.9%
99th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%37th of 967 in MO
Residents 65 and older30.5%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%94th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.550
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46528th of 964 in MO
Homeownership rate88.8%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%188th of 966 in MO
Work from home26.2%
90th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%42nd of 967 in MO
Average commute33.3 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min152nd of 934 in MO
Poverty rate19.9%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%197th of 966 in MO
Median age41.5
68th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39482nd of 968 in MO
Median earnings per worker$45,000
40th
U.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780335th of 960 in MO
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%780th of 968 in MO
Government workers8.6%
10th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%760th of 967 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher12.7%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%738th of 965 in MO
Per capita income$20,002
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695929th of 968 in MO
Median household income$35,417
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702902nd of 934 in MO
Median home value$95,600
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300814th of 917 in MO
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%605th of 968 in MO
Population259
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814882nd of 968 in MO
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi937th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%900th of 967 in MO
Diversity index2.3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1903rd of 968 in MO
Broadband access51.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%950th of 966 in MO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%814th of 967 in MO
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%937th of 967 in MO

Measure	63539	Macon	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Uninsured rateWeakness	47.1%	11.5%	8.8%	8.4%	99th	8th of 968
Housing vacancy	45.7%	18.2%	11.2%	10.1%	99th	35th of 966
Residents under 18	37.5%	23.1%	22.3%	22%	99th	26th of 968
Self-employed workers	32.9%	12.4%	9%	10%	99th	37th of 967
Residents 65 and older	30.5%	22.3%	17.9%	17.2%	97th	94th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.550	0.395	0.465	0.483	97th	28th of 964
Homeownership rateStrength	88.8%	76.8%	68.1%	65.2%	94th	188th of 966
Work from home	26.2%	9.8%	13%	15.1%	90th	42nd of 967
Average commuteWeakness	33.3 min	22.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	88th	152nd of 934
Poverty rateWeakness	19.9%	9.5%	12.6%	12.5%	84th	197th of 966
Median age	41.5	43.5	39	38.9	68th	482nd of 968
Median earnings per worker	$45,000	$40,958	$45,780	$49,666	40th	335th of 960
Veterans	4.9%	6.7%	7.3%	6.2%	37th	780th of 968
Government workers	8.6%	16.8%	13.2%	14.5%	10th	760th of 967
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.7%	19.4%	32.4%	35.7%	6th	738th of 965
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,002	$30,350	$39,695	$44,673	3rd	929th of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,417	$62,357	$70,702	$80,734	2nd	902nd of 934
Median home value	$95,600	$149,100	$230,300	$332,700	2nd	814th of 917
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	0.7%	4.5%	14.1%	2nd	605th of 968
Population	259	15,163	6,191,814	334,922,499	1st	882nd of 968
Population density	4/sq mi	19/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	937th of 968
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.1%	4%	5.2%	1st	900th of 967
Diversity index	2.3	15.1	40.1	61.4	1st	903rd of 968
Broadband accessWeakness	51.4%	80.6%	89.3%	91%	1st	950th of 966
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	3.4%	3.8%	1st	814th of 967
Healthcare workers	0%	7.7%	10.4%	9.7%	1st	937th 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

Under 5

31%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

10%

65–74

20%

75+

Median age

41.5

Under 18

37.5%

65 and over

30.5%

Race and ethnicity

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

Diversity index

2.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

11%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 107
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 50.5%
Married couples: 40.2%
Living alone: 47.7%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

40%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

63539

$35,417

Macon Co.

$62,357

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,002

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.550

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

63539

$95,600

Macon Co.

$149,100

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

63539

—

Macon Co.

$672

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 197
Owner-occupied: 88.8%
Vacant: 45.7%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

26%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

10%

20–29

19%

30–44

31%

45–59

27%

60+

Average commute

33.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

36%

Office and admin

14%

Production

14%

Farming, fishing and forestry

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Food service

Construction and repair

Education

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Manufacturing

24%

Other services

17%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Agriculture and mining

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Information

Education

Construction

Professional and technical services

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Retail

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$45,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

32.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	63539	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,781	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,583	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$21,719	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

48%

Some college

16%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
Households with broadband: 51.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 34.6%
No internet access: 47.7%
Without health insurance: 47.1%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Ethel
State: Missouri
County: Macon County
Center point: 39.9256° N, 92.7689° W
Land area: 59 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 63539

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63538	Elmer, MO	5.1 mi	105	$47,188	$88,000
63557	New Boston, MO	7 mi	272	$60,833	$280,600
64631	Bucklin, MO	8.6 mi	836	$59,917	$110,300
63566	Winigan, MO	12 mi	72	$97,396	$100,000
63558	New Cambria, MO	12 mi	602	$65,750	$118,400
63534	Callao, MO	15 mi	652	$42,392	$114,500
63532	Bevier, MO	15 mi	1,215	$50,000	$96,500
63549	La Plata, MO	16 mi	2,344	$59,881	$135,600
63530	Atlanta, MO	17 mi	1,361	$72,500	$150,600
64628	Brookfield, MO	17 mi	5,661	$59,361	$123,500
63501	Kirksville, MO	19 mi	21,218	$60,729	$168,200
64658	Marceline, MO	20 mi	3,147	$75,848	$144,700

Questions about 63539

What city is zip code 63539?

63539 is assigned to Ethel, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 63539 in?

63539 is in Macon County, Missouri.

What is the population of 63539?

About 259 people live in 63539, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 63539 in?

63539 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 63539?

The median household income in 63539 is $35,417.

What zip codes are near 63539?

The closest zip codes to 63539 are 63538, 63557, 64631, 63566, 63558.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63539, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.