ZIP Code 63538

ZIP code 63538 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.9 square miles in Elmer, Macon County, Missouri. The area is home to 283 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 63538 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63538 sits at $47,188 (29% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,658. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $88,000 (54% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63538 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 63538 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 →