Lesterville, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63654

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

706
4/sq mi
$36,607
Median income
$188,200
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lesterville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63654 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63654 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 196.1 square miles in Lesterville, Reynolds County, Missouri. The area is home to 706 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 63654 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63654 sits at $36,607 (45% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $26,322. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $188,200 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63654 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Reynolds County, so you can benchmark 63654 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 →

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 63654, Lesterville, 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

706

Population

196.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63654?

51.3

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$36,607

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$26,322

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63654 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,607 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

450

Total Housing Units

339

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$188,200

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$675

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 63654, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,032,000.

14

Businesses

33

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 42.9%
Retail trade 3 21.4%

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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ZIP 63654 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 63654 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63656 Middle Brook, MO 531 9.8 mi
63625 Black, MO 457 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63654 in?
ZIP code 63654 (Lesterville) 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 63654?
ZIP code 63654 in Lesterville, MO has a population of 706 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63654?
The median household income in ZIP 63654 is $36,607, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63654?
The median home value in ZIP 63654 is $188,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63654?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63654 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63654?
ZIP code 63654 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63654?
In ZIP code 63654, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 63654?
In ZIP code 63654, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63654?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63654 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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