PlainZIP

New London, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63459

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

4,153
12/sq mi
$67,778
Median income
$171,300
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New London pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63459 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63459 covers 358.0 square miles in New London, Ralls County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,153 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63459 reports a modest median household income of $67,778 (1% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,015. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $171,300 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 63459 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Ralls County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 63459

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New London, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63459.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 63459, New London, 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

4,153

Population

358.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 63459?

45.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$67,778

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$29,015

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63459 ranks nationally

New London, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,778 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,797

Total Housing Units

1,604

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$171,300

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$820

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63459 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 178
2021 +13.7% 203
2022 +22.3% 248
2023 -1.0% 245
2024 +9.4% 268

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 63459, employing approximately 421 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,399,000.

74

Businesses

421

Employees

$18.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 24.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 12.2%
Retail trade 7 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.1%
Manufacturing 4 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.0%

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 63459 vs 63441 →

ZIP 63459 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 63459 ranks #2 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 63459 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 63459 ranks #2 of 4 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
63441 Frankford, MO 1,121 8.0 mi
63467 Saverton, MO 75 7.3 mi
63401 Hannibal, MO 22,067 8.7 mi
62343 Hull, IL 712 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ralls County

63462 standard
Perry, MO
Pop: 1,458
63436 standard
Center, MO
Pop: 1,155
63467 standard
Saverton, MO
Pop: 75

Related Areas

Ralls County New London, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63459 in? ▼
ZIP code 63459 (New London) 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 63459? ▼
ZIP code 63459 in New London, MO has a population of 4,153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63459? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63459 is $67,778, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63459? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63459 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63459? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63459 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63459? ▼
ZIP code 63459 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63459? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63459 are: Construction (18), Health care and social assistance (9), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63459? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63459 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63459? ▼
In ZIP code 63459, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 63459? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63459 is 21.2 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 63459? ▼
In ZIP code 63459, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63459? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63459 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.