Lancaster, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63548
Schuyler County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,287
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lancaster pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63548 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63548 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri, home to just 1,287 residents across 198.0 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63548 reports a modest median household income of $66,625 (0% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,968. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $163,400 (15% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $349; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Schuyler County, so 63548 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 63548
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63548.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63548, Lancaster, 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
1,287
Population
198.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63548?
34.8
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$66,625
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$28,968
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63548 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Lancaster, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,625 Top 41% higher than 59% of 948 Missouri 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
497housing units
497
Total Housing Units
369
Occupied Units
128
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,400
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$349
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 63548, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,589,000.
40
Businesses
243
Employees
$14.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 30.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.5% |
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 63548 vs 63536 →
ZIP 63548 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63548
Lancaster (63548)
1,287 residents
- 63561
Queen City (63561)
1,206 residents
- 63536
Downing (63536)
851 residents
- 63541 409
Glenwood (63541)
409 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63548 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63548 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63548
Lancaster (63548)
$66,625 median income
- 63536
Downing (63536)
$60,625 median income
- 63541
Glenwood (63541)
$57,287 median income
- 63561
Queen City (63561)
$56,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63548 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63548, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,287 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 63548 in?
ZIP code 63548 (Lancaster) is located in Schuyler County, Missouri. Schuyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuyler-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63548?
ZIP code 63548 in Lancaster, MO has a population of 1,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63548?
The median household income in ZIP 63548 is $66,625, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63548?
The median home value in ZIP 63548 is $163,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63548 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63548?
ZIP code 63548 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63548?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63548 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63548?
In ZIP code 63548, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 63548?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63548 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63548?
In ZIP code 63548, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63548 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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