Ellington, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63638
Reynolds County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,920
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,257
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ellington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63638 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63638 covers 858.8 square miles in Ellington, Reynolds County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,920 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63638 reports a modest median household income of $55,257 (17% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,638. Unemployment is 17.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,500 (28% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $656; owner occupancy is 69.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Missouri and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 63638.
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 63638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellington, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63638.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 63638, Ellington, 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
2,920
Population
858.8
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63638?
44.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$55,257
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,638
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63638 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Ellington, 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)
$55,257 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,278housing units
1,278
Total Housing Units
873
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,500
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$656
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 63638, employing approximately 714 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,310,000.
73
Businesses
714
Employees
$34.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 23.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 17.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63638, 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 (2,920 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 63638 in?
ZIP code 63638 (Ellington) is located in Reynolds County, Missouri. Reynolds County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/reynolds-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63638?
ZIP code 63638 in Ellington, MO has a population of 2,920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63638?
The median household income in ZIP 63638 is $55,257, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63638?
The median home value in ZIP 63638 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63638 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63638?
ZIP code 63638 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 714 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63638?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63638 are: Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (13), Manufacturing (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63638?
In ZIP code 63638, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 63638?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63638 is 25.5 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 63638?
In ZIP code 63638, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63638 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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