Memphis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63555

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

3,201
6/sq mi
$67,426
Median income
$170,600
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63555 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 516.3 square miles in Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri. The area is home to 3,201 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 63555 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63555 sits at $67,426 (1% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $28,524. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $170,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $505 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63555 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Scotland County, so you can benchmark 63555 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 63555

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63555.

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 63555, Memphis, 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

3,201

Population

516.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63555?

35.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
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?

$67,426

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$28,524

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63555 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,426 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,397

Total Housing Units

1,033

Occupied Units

364

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$170,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$505

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 107 business establishments in ZIP 63555, employing approximately 760 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,507,000.

107

Businesses

760

Employees

$33.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 26.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 15.9%
Construction 12 11.2%
Wholesale trade 9 8.4%
Finance and insurance 9 8.4%
Manufacturing 6 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.8%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63555 in?
ZIP code 63555 (Memphis) is located in Scotland County, Missouri. Scotland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scotland-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63555?
ZIP code 63555 in Memphis, MO has a population of 3,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63555?
The median household income in ZIP 63555 is $67,426, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63555?
The median home value in ZIP 63555 is $170,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63555 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63555?
ZIP code 63555 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 760 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63555?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63555 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63555?
In ZIP code 63555, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 63555?
In ZIP code 63555, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63555 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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