Shelbina, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63468
Shelby County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,644
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $45,882
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shelbina pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63468 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63468 covers 362.2 square miles in Shelbina, Shelby County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,644 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63468 reports a modest median household income of $45,882 (31% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,658. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,600 (47% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $729; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 63468 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 63468
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelbina, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63468.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 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 63468, Shelbina, 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
2,644
Population
362.2
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63468?
44.9
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$45,882
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$31,658
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63468 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Shelbina, 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)
$45,882 14th percentile higher than 14% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,173housing units
1,173
Total Housing Units
980
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,600
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$729
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 63468, employing approximately 676 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,700,000.
80
Businesses
676
Employees
$30.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 22.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 18.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.8% |
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 63468 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63468
Shelbina (63468)
2,644 residents
- 63443 440
Hunnewell (63443)
440 residents
- 63450 132
Lentner (63450)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63468 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63468 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63450
Lentner (63450)
$69,815 median income
- 63468
Shelbina (63468)
$45,882 median income
- 63443
Hunnewell (63443)
$42,303 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63468 ranks #2 of 3 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 63468, 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 (2,644 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 63468 in?
ZIP code 63468 (Shelbina) is located in Shelby County, Missouri. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63468?
ZIP code 63468 in Shelbina, MO has a population of 2,644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63468?
The median household income in ZIP 63468 is $45,882, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63468?
The median home value in ZIP 63468 is $100,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63468?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63468 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63468?
ZIP code 63468 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63468?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63468 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63468?
In ZIP code 63468, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 63468?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63468 is 19.0 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 63468?
In ZIP code 63468, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63468?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63468 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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