Zip code 63935: Doniphan, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 63935?

63935 is assigned to Doniphan, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 63935 in?

63935 is mostly in Ripley County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 63935?

About 7,931 people live in 63935, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 63935?

The median household income in 63935 is $42,985.

Q: What zip codes are near 63935?

The closest zip codes to 63935 are 63931, 63942, 63943, 63939, 63955.

Residential delivery areaRipley CountyCentral Time

Population

7,931

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$125K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$663/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

457 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 63935

63935 is a rural zip code in Doniphan, Missouri (Ripley County), covering 457 sq mi of land. About 7,931 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 39.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,985 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $124,600, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $663 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and management.

How 63935 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate27%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%87th of 966 in MO
Healthcare workers14.8%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%138th of 967 in MO
Housing vacancy19.9%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%285th of 966 in MO
Rent-burdened renters62.9%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%99th of 908 in MO
Uninsured rate15%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%185th of 968 in MO
Average commute33.1 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min160th of 934 in MO
Veterans9.2%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%291st of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers11.9%
76th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%391st of 967 in MO
Residents under 1825.1%
75th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%303rd of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate76.8%
71st
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%556th of 966 in MO
Government workers16.8%
71st
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%289th of 967 in MO
Residents 65 and older18.6%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%516th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.445
59th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465270th of 964 in MO
Median age39.7
55th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39590th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · MO 4%257th of 967 in MO
Work from home10.2%
35th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%387th of 967 in MO
Broadband access86.2%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%487th of 966 in MO
Population7,931
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814227th of 968 in MO
Diversity index14.8
8th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1549th of 968 in MO
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%422nd of 968 in MO
Median earnings per worker$33,819
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780817th of 960 in MO
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%558th of 967 in MO
Median home value$124,600
6th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300682nd of 917 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%718th of 965 in MO
Median household income$42,985
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702840th of 934 in MO
Per capita income$21,963
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695893rd of 968 in MO
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi642nd of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$663
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033605th of 783 in MO

Measure	63935	Ripley	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Poverty rateWeakness	27%	24.8%	12.6%	12.5%	94th	87th of 966
Healthcare workers	14.8%	12.6%	10.4%	9.7%	94th	138th of 967
Housing vacancy	19.9%	22.6%	11.2%	10.1%	93rd	285th of 966
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.9%	63.5%	45.6%	51.1%	90th	99th of 908
Uninsured rateWeakness	15%	15.6%	8.8%	8.4%	88th	185th of 968
Average commuteWeakness	33.1 min	34.8 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	87th	160th of 934
Veterans	9.2%	9.2%	7.3%	6.2%	86th	291st of 968
Self-employed workers	11.9%	15.3%	9%	10%	76th	391st of 967
Residents under 18	25.1%	24.1%	22.3%	22%	75th	303rd of 968
Homeownership rate	76.8%	79.1%	68.1%	65.2%	71st	556th of 966
Government workers	16.8%	14.3%	13.2%	14.5%	71st	289th of 967
Residents 65 and older	18.6%	19.9%	17.9%	17.2%	65th	516th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.445	0.441	0.465	0.483	59th	270th of 964
Median age	39.7	40.7	39	38.9	55th	590th of 968
Unemployment rate	5%	3.7%	4%	5.2%	52nd	257th of 967
Work from home	10.2%	9.7%	13%	15.1%	35th	387th of 967
Broadband accessWeakness	86.2%	83.2%	89.3%	91%	16th	487th of 966
Population	7,931	10,708	6,191,814	334,922,499	12th	227th of 968
Diversity index	14.8	14.3	40.1	61.4	8th	549th of 968
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	1.1%	4.5%	14.1%	7th	422nd of 968
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,819	$34,023	$45,780	$49,666	7th	817th of 960
Tech workers	0.6%	0.6%	3.4%	3.8%	7th	558th of 967
Median home value	$124,600	$119,600	$230,300	$332,700	6th	682nd of 917
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.2%	12.6%	32.4%	35.7%	6th	718th of 965
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,985	$42,037	$70,702	$80,734	5th	840th of 934
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,963	$22,674	$39,695	$44,673	4th	893rd of 968
Population density	17/sq mi	17/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	642nd of 968
Median gross rent	$663	$654	$1,033	$1,413	2nd	605th of 783

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

19%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.7

Under 18

25.1%

65 and over

18.6%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0.3%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

14.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,894
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 67%
Married couples: 51.4%
Living alone: 28%
Veterans (of adults): 9.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

63935

$42,985

Ripley Co.

$42,037

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,963

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.445

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

63935

$124,600

Ripley Co.

$119,600

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

63935

$663

Ripley Co.

$654

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,614
Owner-occupied: 76.8%
Vacant: 19.9%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.3%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.5%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

20%

20–29

12%

30–44

16%

45–59

11%

60+

17%

Average commute

33.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

15%

Production

12%

Management

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Education

10%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Business and finance

0.8%

Police and fire

0.7%

Computer and math

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

12%

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$33,819

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	63935	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,074	$74,888
Service	$14,294	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,441	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,740	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

40%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
Households with broadband: 86.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.7%
No internet access: 10.4%
Without health insurance: 15%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Doniphan
State: Missouri
County: Ripley County
Center point: 36.6752° N, 90.9215° W
Land area: 457 sq mi
Water area: 2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

63935 spans 3 counties

Ripley County93% of land
Oregon County7% of land
Carter County1% of land

Zip codes near 63935

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63931	Briar, MO · PO box	4 mi	—	—	—
63942	Gatewood, MO	12 mi	490	$47,250	$132,400
63943	Grandin, MO	13 mi	823	$40,152	$71,700
63939	Fairdealing, MO	13 mi	963	$44,125	$96,700
63955	Oxly, MO	14 mi	64	$48,056	$115,600
72478	Warm Springs, AR	16 mi	323	$49,038	$75,000
63953	Naylor, MO	17 mi	787	$32,895	$88,400
72444	Maynard, AR	18 mi	1,600	$32,276	$152,800
72470	Success, AR	19 mi	278	$55,694	$102,500
65690	Couch, MO	20 mi	130	—	$203,300
63941	Fremont, MO	20 mi	221	$29,352	—
63965	Van Buren, MO	21 mi	2,607	$37,697	$155,700

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Questions about 63935

What city is zip code 63935?

63935 is assigned to Doniphan, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 63935 in?

63935 is mostly in Ripley County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 63935?

About 7,931 people live in 63935, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 63935 in?

63935 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 63935?

The median household income in 63935 is $42,985.

What zip codes are near 63935?

The closest zip codes to 63935 are 63931, 63942, 63943, 63939, 63955.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63935, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.