Durham, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63438

Lewis County, Missouri — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

466
13/sq mi
$42,188
Median income
$187,500
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Durham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63438 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.8 square miles in Durham, Lewis County, Missouri. The area is home to 466 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 63438 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63438 sits at $42,188 (37% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $23,217. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $187,500 (2% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lewis County, so you can benchmark 63438 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63438, Durham, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

466

Population

35.8

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63438?

28.8

Median Age

33.2%

Male

66.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,188

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$23,217

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63438 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$42,188 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

125

Total Housing Units

81

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$187,500

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 63438, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,123,000.

4

Businesses

21

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 63438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63438 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63438 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 63438 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63454 Maywood, MO 946 3.1 mi
63440 Ewing, MO 1,407 3.6 mi
63463 Philadelphia, MO 652 8.9 mi
63448 La Grange, MO 1,520 8.4 mi
63452 Lewistown, MO 1,167 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63438 in?
ZIP code 63438 (Durham) is located in Lewis County, Missouri. Lewis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lewis-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63438?
ZIP code 63438 in Durham, MO has a population of 466 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63438?
The median household income in ZIP 63438 is $42,188, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63438?
The median home value in ZIP 63438 is $187,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63438 is White at 92.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63438?
ZIP code 63438 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63438?
In ZIP code 63438, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63438?
In ZIP code 63438, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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