Clarence, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63437
Shelby County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,503
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,786
- Median income Below-median income area
- $87,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63437 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63437 covers 319.8 square miles in Clarence, Shelby County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,503 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63437 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,786 (45% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,951. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $87,200 (54% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $647; owner occupancy is 75.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 63437 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 63437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarence, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63437.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 63437, Clarence, 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
1,503
Population
319.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63437?
44.3
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$36,786
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$24,951
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63437 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Clarence, 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)
$36,786 4th percentile higher than 4% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
722housing units
722
Total Housing Units
626
Occupied Units
96
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,200
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$647
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 63437, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,947,000.
29
Businesses
253
Employees
$17.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 13.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 63437 vs 63431 →
ZIP 63437 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63437
Clarence (63437)
1,503 residents
- 63431 334
Anabel (63431)
334 residents
- 63450 132
Lentner (63450)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63437 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63437 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63450
Lentner (63450)
$69,815 median income
- 63431
Anabel (63431)
$65,526 median income
- 63437
Clarence (63437)
$36,786 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63437 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63437, 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 (1,503 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 63437 in?
ZIP code 63437 (Clarence) is located in Shelby County, Missouri. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63437?
ZIP code 63437 in Clarence, MO has a population of 1,503 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63437?
The median household income in ZIP 63437 is $36,786, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63437?
The median home value in ZIP 63437 is $87,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63437 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63437?
ZIP code 63437 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63437 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63437?
In ZIP code 63437, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 63437?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63437 is 23.6 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 63437?
In ZIP code 63437, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63437 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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