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Elmer, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63538

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

283
2/sq mi
$47,188
Median income
$88,000
Median home value
4.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elmer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63538 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63538 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmer, Macon County, Missouri, home to just 283 residents across 148.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63538 reports a modest median household income of $47,188 (29% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,658. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $88,000 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 94.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Macon County, letting you compare 63538 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 63538, Elmer, 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

283

Population

148.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63538?

67.6

Median Age

58.1%

Male

41.9%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
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?

$47,188

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$27,658

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63538 ranks nationally

Elmer, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,188 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 42.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.4%

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

What does housing look like?

106

Total Housing Units

55

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$88,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1958

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 63538 vs 63539 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63539 Ethel, MO 206 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macon County

63552 standard
Macon, MO
Pop: 7,926
63549 standard
La Plata, MO
Pop: 2,742
63532 standard
Bevier, MO
Pop: 1,322
63530 standard
Atlanta, MO
Pop: 868
63534 standard
Callao, MO
Pop: 804
63558 standard
New Cambria, MO
Pop: 742

Related Areas

Macon County Elmer, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63538 in? ▼
ZIP code 63538 (Elmer) is located in Macon County, Missouri. Macon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macon-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63538? ▼
ZIP code 63538 in Elmer, MO has a population of 283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63538? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63538 is $47,188, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63538? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63538 is $88,000, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63538? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63538 is White at 85.7%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63538? ▼
In ZIP code 63538, 42.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.4% 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 63538? ▼
In ZIP code 63538, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63538? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63538 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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