Ethel, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63539

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

206
2/sq mi
$35,417
Median income
$95,600
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.4 square miles in Ethel, Macon County, Missouri. The area is home to 206 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 63539 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63539 sits at $35,417 (47% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $20,002. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $95,600 (50% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63539 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 63539 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 →

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 63539, Ethel, MO · 2023 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

206

Population

114.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63539?

41.5

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
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?

$35,417

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$20,002

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63539 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,417 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

197

Total Housing Units

107

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$95,600

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 63539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63539 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 63539 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63538 Elmer, MO 283 5.3 mi
63557 New Boston, MO 291 7.5 mi
64631 Bucklin, MO 902 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63539 in?
ZIP code 63539 (Ethel) 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 63539?
ZIP code 63539 in Ethel, MO has a population of 206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63539?
The median household income in ZIP 63539 is $35,417, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63539?
The median home value in ZIP 63539 is $95,600, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63539 is White at 98.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63539?
In ZIP code 63539, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 63539?
In ZIP code 63539, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63539 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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