La Grange, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63448

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

1,520
12/sq mi
$61,417
Median income
$117,800
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Grange pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63448 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63448 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.7 square miles in La Grange, Lewis County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,520 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 63448 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63448 sits at $61,417 (8% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,179. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $117,800 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $798 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63448 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, 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 63448 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 63448, La Grange, 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

1,520

Population

127.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63448?

44.8

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$61,417

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$29,179

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63448 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,417 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

716

Total Housing Units

573

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$117,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$798

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 63448, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,916,000.

19

Businesses

221

Employees

$8.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 15.8%

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 63448 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 63448 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 63448 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 63448 ranks #3 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
63471 Taylor, MO 639 7.5 mi
63454 Maywood, MO 946 8.5 mi
63438 Durham, MO 466 8.4 mi
62376 Ursa, IL 1,198 9.3 mi
63457 Monticello, MO 337 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63448 in?
ZIP code 63448 (La Grange) 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 63448?
ZIP code 63448 in La Grange, MO has a population of 1,520 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63448?
The median household income in ZIP 63448 is $61,417, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63448?
The median home value in ZIP 63448 is $117,800, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63448?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63448 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63448?
ZIP code 63448 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63448?
In ZIP code 63448, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 63448?
In ZIP code 63448, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63448?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63448 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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