Novelty, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63460

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

328
2/sq mi
$108,300
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Novelty pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63460 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63460 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 218.7 square miles in Novelty, Knox County, Missouri. The area is home to 328 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 63460 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63460 sits at , while per-capita income is $36,692. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $108,300 (43% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63460 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 63460 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 63460, Novelty, 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

328

Population

218.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63460?

62.7

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$36,692

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

108

Total Housing Units

71

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$108,300

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 63460, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,668,000.

7

Businesses

77

Employees

$4.7M

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 63460 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 63460 ranks #3 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 Code City Population Distance
63451 Leonard, MO 244 6.4 mi
63537 Edina, MO 1,916 10.7 mi
63547 Hurdland, MO 459 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63460 in?
ZIP code 63460 (Novelty) is located in Knox County, Missouri. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63460?
ZIP code 63460 in Novelty, MO has a population of 328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63460?
The median home value in ZIP 63460 is $108,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63460 is White at 98.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63460?
ZIP code 63460 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63460?
In ZIP code 63460, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 63460?
In ZIP code 63460, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63460 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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