Center, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63436
Ralls County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,155
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,808
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Center pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63436 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63436 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Center, Ralls County, Missouri, home to just 1,155 residents across 217.9 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63436 reports a modest median household income of $56,808 (15% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,194. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 1.7%. Median home value is $175,500 (8% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $321; 91.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Missouri and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 63436.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 63436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Center, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63436.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63436, Center, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,155
Population
217.9
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63436?
54.6
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,808
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$30,194
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63436 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Center, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,808 36th percentile higher than 36% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
668housing units
668
Total Housing Units
505
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,500
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$321
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 63436, employing approximately 161 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,328,000.
37
Businesses
161
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 16.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63436, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,155 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 63436 in?
ZIP code 63436 (Center) is located in Ralls County, Missouri. Ralls County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ralls-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63436?
ZIP code 63436 in Center, MO has a population of 1,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63436?
The median household income in ZIP 63436 is $56,808, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63436?
The median home value in ZIP 63436 is $175,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63436 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63436?
ZIP code 63436 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63436 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (6), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63436?
In ZIP code 63436, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63436?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63436 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63436?
In ZIP code 63436, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63436 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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