Kirksville, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63501

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

21,532
41/sq mi: $60,729
Median income: $168,200
Median home value: 39.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kirksville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 33th 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.

ZIP code 63501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 531.7 square miles in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri. The area is home to 21,532 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 63501 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63501 sits at $60,729 (9% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $34,883. The poverty rate stands at 23.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $168,200 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $777 per month, and 55.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Adair County, so you can benchmark 63501 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 63501

Health care and social assistance

112
Retail trade

96
Other services (except public administration)

85
Accommodation and food services

61
Finance and insurance

40

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63501, Kirksville, MO · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 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

21,532

Population

531.7

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63501?

27.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%

African American 5.3%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$34,883

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

14.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63501 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,729 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,440

Total Housing Units

7,715

Occupied Units

1,725

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%

Renter 44.1%

$168,200

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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

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

More ZIP Codes in Adair County

Adair County Kirksville, MO Missouri

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.