Zip code 63650: Ironton, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 63650
63650 is a rural zip code in Ironton, Missouri (Iron County), covering 112 sq mi of land. About 3,600 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 40.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $50,183 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $123,100, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $710 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and management.
How 63650 compares
- Healthcare workers15.3%95thU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%124th of 967 in MO
- Housing vacancy18.7%92ndU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%321st of 966 in MO
- Government workers21.8%89thU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%131st of 967 in MO
- 86thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%298th of 968 in MO
- Veterans7.4%71stU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%483rd of 968 in MO
- Homeownership rate76.3%70thU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%570th of 966 in MO
- Residents under 1824.3%69thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%349th of 968 in MO
- Poverty rate13.8%65thU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%418th of 966 in MO
- Median age40.460thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39546th of 968 in MO
- Uninsured rate7.6%56thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%588th of 968 in MO
- 56thU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%198th of 908 in MO
- Average commute25.8 min48thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min476th of 934 in MO
- 37thU.S. 10% · MO 9%619th of 967 in MO
- 30thU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%306th of 965 in MO
- Work from home8.2%23rdU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%504th of 967 in MO
- 16thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465599th of 964 in MO
- 13thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%479th of 967 in MO
- Per capita income$26,64611thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695752nd of 968 in MO
- 11thU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%306th of 968 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$36,20611thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780716th of 960 in MO
- Median household income$50,1839thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702736th of 934 in MO
- 8thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1541st of 968 in MO
- Population3,6006thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814336th of 968 in MO
- Broadband access81.1%6thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%696th of 966 in MO
- Median home value$123,1005thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300689th of 917 in MO
- Population density32/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi462nd of 968 in MO
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033537th of 783 in MO
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%663rd of 967 in MO
| Measure | 63650 | Iron | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 15.3% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 124th of 967 | |
| Housing vacancy | 18.7% | 17.5% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 321st of 966 | |
| Government workers | 21.8% | 18.5% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 131st of 967 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.7% | 22.3% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 298th of 968 | |
| Veterans | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 483rd of 968 | |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 75.1% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 570th of 966 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.3% | 21% | 22.3% | 22% | 349th of 968 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.8% | 19.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 418th of 966 | |
| Median age | 40.4 | 44.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 546th of 968 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.6% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 588th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52.2% | 46.2% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 198th of 908 | |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 26.9 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 476th of 934 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.3% | 15% | 9% | 10% | 619th of 967 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 19% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 306th of 965 | |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 7% | 13% | 15.1% | 504th of 967 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.393 | 0.438 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 599th of 964 | |
| Tech workers | 1% | 1.4% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 479th of 967 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,646 | $28,180 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 752nd of 968 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.9% | 1.7% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 306th of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,206 | $37,527 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 716th of 960 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $50,183 | $48,850 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 736th of 934 | |
| Diversity index | 15 | 15.7 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 541st of 968 | |
| Population | 3,600 | 9,446 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 336th of 968 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 81.1% | 82.4% | 89.3% | 91% | 696th of 966 | |
| Median home value | $123,100 | $119,300 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 689th of 917 | |
| Population density | 32/sq mi | 17/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 462nd of 968 | |
| Median gross rent | $710 | $664 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 537th of 783 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.6% | 3% | 4% | 5.2% | 663rd 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
- White92%
- Black1%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0.3%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,454
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 62.4%
- Married couples
- 39.9%
- Living alone
- 34.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.4%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,788
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Vacant
- 18.7%
- Median year built
- 1972
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.6%
- 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 | 63650 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $44,978 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,250 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,000 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $48,186 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $53,750 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.8%
- Households with broadband
- 81.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.5%
- No internet access
- 12.4%
- Without health insurance
- 7.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Ironton
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Iron County
- Center point
- 37.6110° N, 90.6305° W
- Land area
- 112 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
63650 spans 3 counties
- Iron County75% of land
- St. Francois County22% of land
- Madison County3% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Ironton1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 63650
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63663 | Pilot Knob, MO | 1.4 mi | $44,750 |
| 63656 | Middle Brook, MO | 8.9 mi | $47,181 |
| 63637 | Doe Run, MO | 9.3 mi | $54,926 |
| 63621 | Arcadia, MO | 10 mi | $87,825 |
| 63624 | Bismarck, MO | 10 mi | $41,984 |
| 63631 | Caledonia, MO | 13 mi | $74,211 |
| 63648 | Irondale, MO | 15 mi | $51,765 |
| 63654 | Lesterville, MO | 15 mi | $36,607 |
| 63651 | Knob Lick, MO · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 63601 | Park Hills, MO | 15 mi | $54,753 |
| 63623 | Belleview, MO | 16 mi | $44,844 |
| 63620 | Annapolis, MO | 16 mi | $42,426 |
Zip codes like 63650 elsewhere
Questions about 63650
What city is zip code 63650?
63650 is assigned to Ironton, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 63650 in?
63650 is mostly in Iron County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 63650?
About 3,600 people live in 63650, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 63650 in?
63650 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 63650?
The median household income in 63650 is $50,183.
What zip codes are near 63650?
The closest zip codes to 63650 are 63663, 63656, 63637, 63621, 63624.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63650, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.