Zip code 63544: Green Castle, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 63544?

63544 is assigned to Green Castle, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 63544 in?

63544 is mostly in Adair County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 63544?

About 1,159 people live in 63544, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 63544?

The median household income in 63544 is $44,167.

Q: What zip codes are near 63544?

The closest zip codes to 63544 are 63559, 63545, 63567, 63556, 63501.

Residential delivery areaAdair CountyCentral Time

Population

1,159

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$109K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$664/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

139 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

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

About 63544

63544 is a rural zip code in Green Castle, Missouri (Adair County), covering 139 sq mi of land. About 1,159 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 52.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $44,167 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $109,400, or 2.5 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 $664 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.6 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and construction and repair. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 63544 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers22.9%
99th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%102nd of 967 in MO
Median age52.9
97th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39128th of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers16.6%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%98th of 967 in MO
Residents 65 and older27.9%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%140th of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy21.6%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%236th of 966 in MO
Homeownership rate84.6%
88th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%299th of 966 in MO
Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%256th of 968 in MO
Uninsured rate7.2%
53rd
U.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%611th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.429
44th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465368th of 964 in MO
Average commute24.6 min
40th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min552nd of 934 in MO
Poverty rate8.1%
32nd
U.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%687th of 966 in MO
Residents under 1817.8%
18th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%738th of 968 in MO
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%440th of 967 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher15%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%641st of 965 in MO
Median earnings per worker$34,784
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780782nd of 960 in MO
Government workers8.1%
8th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%785th of 967 in MO
Per capita income$23,593
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695857th of 968 in MO
Median household income$44,167
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702824th of 934 in MO
Work from home4.3%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%743rd of 967 in MO
Diversity index11.1
5th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1677th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%528th of 968 in MO
Median home value$109,400
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300754th of 917 in MO
Median gross rent$664
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033603rd of 783 in MO
Unemployment rate1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%748th of 967 in MO
Population1,159
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814579th of 968 in MO
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi856th of 968 in MO
Broadband access71.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%890th of 966 in MO
Rent-burdened renters11.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%778th of 908 in MO

Measure	63544	Adair	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Self-employed workers	22.9%	9.6%	9%	10%	99th	102nd of 967
Median age	52.9	30.2	39	38.9	97th	128th of 968
Healthcare workers	16.6%	13.1%	10.4%	9.7%	97th	98th of 967
Residents 65 and older	27.9%	15.4%	17.9%	17.2%	95th	140th of 968
Housing vacancy	21.6%	19.9%	11.2%	10.1%	94th	236th of 966
Homeownership rateStrength	84.6%	61%	68.1%	65.2%	88th	299th of 966
Veterans	9.5%	4.6%	7.3%	6.2%	87th	256th of 968
Uninsured rate	7.2%	10.3%	8.8%	8.4%	53rd	611th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.429	0.551	0.465	0.483	44th	368th of 964
Average commute	24.6 min	15.3 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	40th	552nd of 934
Poverty rate	8.1%	22%	12.6%	12.5%	32nd	687th of 966
Residents under 18	17.8%	18.7%	22.3%	22%	18th	738th of 968
Tech workers	1.3%	1.4%	3.4%	3.8%	18th	440th of 967
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15%	35.5%	32.4%	35.7%	10th	641st of 965
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,784	$37,154	$45,780	$49,666	8th	782nd of 960
Government workers	8.1%	17.5%	13.2%	14.5%	8th	785th of 967
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,593	$34,223	$39,695	$44,673	6th	857th of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,167	$61,536	$70,702	$80,734	5th	824th of 934
Work from home	4.3%	8%	13%	15.1%	5th	743rd of 967
Diversity index	11.1	23.8	40.1	61.4	5th	677th of 968
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	5.4%	4.5%	14.1%	4th	528th of 968
Median home value	$109,400	$165,700	$230,300	$332,700	3rd	754th of 917
Median gross rent	$664	$772	$1,033	$1,413	2nd	603rd of 783
Unemployment rateStrength	1%	4.1%	4%	5.2%	2nd	748th of 967
Population	1,159	25,301	6,191,814	334,922,499	1st	579th of 968
Population density	8/sq mi	45/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	856th of 968
Broadband accessWeakness	71.2%	80.8%	89.3%	91%	1st	890th of 966
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	11.7%	40.3%	45.6%	51.1%	1st	778th of 908

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

14%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

12%

65–74

16%

75+

Median age

52.9

Under 18

17.8%

65 and over

27.9%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.2%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

11.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 410
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 58.5%
Married couples: 45.6%
Living alone: 37.3%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

63544

$44,167

Adair Co.

$61,536

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,593

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.429

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

63544

$109,400

Adair Co.

$165,700

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

63544

$664

Adair Co.

$772

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 523
Owner-occupied: 84.6%
Vacant: 21.6%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 11.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.7%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

23%

20–29

35%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

24%

Healthcare

17%

Construction and repair

12%

Education

Transportation and moving

Sales

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Industries

Agriculture and mining

22%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Manufacturing

16%

Education

10%

Retail

Construction

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Other services

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$34,784

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

22.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	63544	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$37,708	$74,888
Service	$11,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,813	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$53,333	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,962	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

57%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 71.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62%
No internet access: 24.9%
Without health insurance: 7.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Green Castle
State: Missouri
County: Adair County
Center point: 40.2433° N, 92.8502° W
Land area: 139 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

63544 spans 3 counties

Adair County45% of land
Sullivan County43% of land
Putnam County12% of land

Zip codes near 63544

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63559	Novinger, MO	4.4 mi	1,258	$60,481	$132,500
63545	Green City, MO	6.4 mi	968	$40,104	$156,300
63567	Worthington, MO	14 mi	70	$61,111	—
63556	Milan, MO	15 mi	3,196	$58,851	$124,100
63501	Kirksville, MO	15 mi	21,218	$60,729	$168,200
63566	Winigan, MO	16 mi	72	$97,396	$100,000
63560	Pollock, MO	16 mi	61	$56,607	—
63565	Unionville, MO	17 mi	3,965	$69,643	$127,800
63557	New Boston, MO	18 mi	272	$60,833	$280,600
63551	Livonia, MO	19 mi	251	$76,389	—
63546	Greentop, MO	20 mi	1,340	$72,404	$173,600
63561	Queen City, MO	20 mi	1,043	$56,563	$134,200

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Questions about 63544

What city is zip code 63544?

63544 is assigned to Green Castle, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 63544 in?

63544 is mostly in Adair County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 63544?

About 1,159 people live in 63544, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 63544 in?

63544 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 63544?

The median household income in 63544 is $44,167.

What zip codes are near 63544?

The closest zip codes to 63544 are 63559, 63545, 63567, 63556, 63501.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63544, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.