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Novinger, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63559

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

1,420
5/sq mi
$60,481
Median income
$132,500
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63559 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63559 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Novinger, Adair County, Missouri, home to just 1,420 residents across 284.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63559 reports a modest median household income of $60,481 (10% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,816. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. Median home value sits at $132,500 (31% below the state average), median rent at $529 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 63559 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Adair 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 →

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 63559, Novinger, 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

1,420

Population

284.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63559?

46.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$60,481

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$32,816

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63559 ranks nationally

Novinger, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,481 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

810

Total Housing Units

463

Occupied Units

347

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$132,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$529

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 6 business establishments in ZIP 63559, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $381,000.

6

Businesses

15

Employees

$381K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 63559 vs 63544 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63544 Green Castle, MO 818 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adair County

63501 standard
Kirksville, MO
Pop: 21,532
63546 standard
Greentop, MO
Pop: 1,715
63533 standard
Brashear, MO
Pop: 805
63540 standard
Gibbs, MO
Pop: 150

Related Areas

Adair County Novinger, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63559 in? ▼
ZIP code 63559 (Novinger) is located in Adair County, Missouri. Adair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adair-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63559? ▼
ZIP code 63559 in Novinger, MO has a population of 1,420 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63559? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63559 is $60,481, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63559? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63559 is $132,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63559? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63559 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63559? ▼
ZIP code 63559 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63559? ▼
In ZIP code 63559, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 63559? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63559 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63559? ▼
In ZIP code 63559, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63559? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63559 is 18.0% 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.