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
$66,625
Median income
$163,400
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.0 square miles in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,287 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 63548 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63548 sits at $66,625 (0% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,968. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $163,400 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $349 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Schuyler County, so you can benchmark 63548 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 63548

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63548.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 63548, Lancaster, 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

1,287

Population

198.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63548?

34.8

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$66,625

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$28,968

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63548 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,625 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

497

Total Housing Units

369

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$163,400

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 63548 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 63548 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 63548 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 63548 ranks the highest 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
63536 Downing, MO 851 7.2 mi
63561 Queen City, MO 1,206 8.2 mi
63541 Glenwood, MO 409 7.8 mi

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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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