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 Low-density area
- $59,881
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,899. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,600 (29% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $347; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macon County, so 63549 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 63549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Plata, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63549.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 63549?
42.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$59,881
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$28,899
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63549 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
La Plata, 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)
$59,881 44th percentile higher than 44% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,070housing units
1,070
Total Housing Units
882
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,600
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 63501
Kirksville (63501)
21,532 residents
- 63549 2,742
La Plata (63549)
2,742 residents
- 63530 868
Atlanta (63530)
868 residents
- 63540 150
Gibbs (63540)
150 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63549 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63549 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63540
Gibbs (63540)
$96,250 median income
- 63530
Atlanta (63530)
$72,500 median income
- 63501
Kirksville (63501)
$60,729 median income
- 63549
La Plata (63549)
$59,881 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63549, 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 (2,742 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 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.
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