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Baring, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63531

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

532
3/sq mi
$86,250
Median income
$166,700
Median home value
7.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baring pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63531 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63531 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baring, Knox County, Missouri, home to just 532 residents across 212.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63531 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,250 (29% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,083. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $166,700 (13% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Knox County, letting you compare 63531 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 63531, Baring, 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

532

Population

212.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63531?

33.4

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$86,250

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$29,083

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63531 ranks nationally

Baring, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,250 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 37.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

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

What does housing look like?

236

Total Housing Units

104

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

3.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$166,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 63531, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,766,000.

10

Businesses

58

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 30.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 30.0%

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 63531 vs 63533 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63533 Brashear, MO 805 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

63537 standard
Edina, MO
Pop: 1,916
63446 standard
Knox City, MO
Pop: 691
63547 standard
Hurdland, MO
Pop: 459
63460 standard
Novelty, MO
Pop: 328
63458 standard
Newark, MO
Pop: 197

Related Areas

Knox County Baring, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63531 in? ▼
ZIP code 63531 (Baring) 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 63531? ▼
ZIP code 63531 in Baring, MO has a population of 532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63531? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63531 is $86,250, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63531? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63531 is $166,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63531? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63531 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63531? ▼
ZIP code 63531 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63531? ▼
In ZIP code 63531, 37.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% 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 63531? ▼
In ZIP code 63531, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63531? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63531 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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