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 Low-density area
- $67,778
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New London pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63459 (New London, MO) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.3 in 2023 to 268.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,015. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,300 (10% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $820; 86.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Ralls County, so 63459 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 63459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New London, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63459.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 63459?
45.2
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
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?
$67,778
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$29,015
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63459 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
New London, 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)
$67,778 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,797housing units
1,797
Total Housing Units
1,604
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,300
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 63401
Hannibal (63401)
22,067 residents
- 63459 4,153
New London (63459)
4,153 residents
- 63441 1,121
Frankford (63441)
1,121 residents
- 62343 712
Hull (62343)
712 residents
- 63467 75
Saverton (63467)
75 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63459 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63459 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63441
Frankford (63441)
$77,083 median income
- 63459
New London (63459)
$67,778 median income
- 62343
Hull (62343)
$61,322 median income
- 63401
Hannibal (63401)
$60,036 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63459, 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 (4,153 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 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.
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