Kirksville, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63501
Adair County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,532
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,729
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kirksville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63501 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 63501 (Kirksville, MO) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.2 in 2023 to 178.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, with 21,532 residents across 531.7 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63501 reports a modest median household income of $60,729 (9% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,883. The poverty rate is 23.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $168,200 (12% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $777; 55.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Adair County, so 63501 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 63501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirksville, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63501.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Finance and insurance 40
Finance and insurance
40 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 63501, Kirksville, 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
21,532
Population
531.7
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63501?
27.7
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.4%
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?
$60,729
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$34,883
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
14.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63501 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Kirksville, 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)
$60,729 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
9,440housing units
9,440
Total Housing Units
7,715
Occupied Units
1,725
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,200
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$777
Median Rent
1973
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63501 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 130 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 143 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 158 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 172 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 178 |
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 588 business establishments in ZIP 63501, employing approximately 8,185 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,244,000.
588
Businesses
8,185
Employees
$352.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 32 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.7% |
| Information | 16 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 63501 vs 63549 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63549 | La Plata, MO | 2,742 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63501, 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 (21,532 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 63501 in?
ZIP code 63501 (Kirksville) is located in Adair County, Missouri. Adair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adair-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63501?
ZIP code 63501 in Kirksville, MO has a population of 21,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63501?
The median household income in ZIP 63501 is $60,729, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63501?
The median home value in ZIP 63501 is $168,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63501 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63501?
ZIP code 63501 has 588 business establishments employing approximately 8,185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63501 are: Health care and social assistance (112), Retail trade (96), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63501 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 63501?
In ZIP code 63501, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% 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 63501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63501 is 14.0 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 63501?
In ZIP code 63501, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63501 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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