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La Plata, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63549

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

2,742
7/sq mi
$59,881
Median income
$135,600
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Plata pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63549 covers 375.6 square miles in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,742 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63549 reports a modest median household income of $59,881 (10% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,899. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $135,600 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $347 a month; 72.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 63549 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Macon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 63549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Plata, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63549.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63549, La Plata, 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

2,742

Population

375.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63549?

42.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$59,881

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$28,899

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63549 ranks nationally

La Plata, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,881 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,070

Total Housing Units

882

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$135,600

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$347

Median Rent

1967

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 63549, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,878,000.

40

Businesses

176

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 20.0%
Construction 6 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.5%
Finance and insurance 3 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 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 63549 vs 63530 →

ZIP 63549 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 63549 ranks #2 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 63549 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 63549 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
63530 Atlanta, MO 868 8.0 mi
63540 Gibbs, MO 150 7.3 mi
63501 Kirksville, MO 21,532 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macon County

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Macon, MO
Pop: 7,926
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
65247 standard
Excello, MO
Pop: 616

Related Areas

Macon County La Plata, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63549 in? ▼
ZIP code 63549 (La Plata) 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 63549? ▼
ZIP code 63549 in La Plata, MO has a population of 2,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63549 is $59,881, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63549 is $135,600, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63549 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63549? ▼
ZIP code 63549 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63549? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63549 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63549? ▼
In ZIP code 63549, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 63549? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63549 is 26.3 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 63549? ▼
In ZIP code 63549, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63549 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.