Doniphan, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63935
Ripley County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,158
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,985
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Doniphan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63935 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63935 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri, home to 10,158 residents across 1223.9 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63935 reports a modest median household income of $42,985 (36% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,963. The poverty rate is 27.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,600 (35% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $663; owner occupancy is 76.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Missouri and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 63935.
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 63935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Doniphan, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63935.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 16
Manufacturing
16 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 63935, Doniphan, 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
10,158
Population
1223.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63935?
39.7
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
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?
$42,985
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$21,963
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63935 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Doniphan, 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)
$42,985 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
3,614housing units
3,614
Total Housing Units
2,894
Occupied Units
720
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,600
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$663
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 216 business establishments in ZIP 63935, employing approximately 1,965 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,592,000.
216
Businesses
1,965
Employees
$53.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 10 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.6% |
| Industries not classified | 10 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.9% |
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 63935, 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 (10,158 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 63935 in?
ZIP code 63935 (Doniphan) is located in Ripley County, Missouri. Ripley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ripley-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63935?
ZIP code 63935 in Doniphan, MO has a population of 10,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63935?
The median household income in ZIP 63935 is $42,985, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63935?
The median home value in ZIP 63935 is $124,600, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63935?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63935 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63935?
ZIP code 63935 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 1,965 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63935?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63935 are: Health care and social assistance (52), Retail trade (43), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63935?
In ZIP code 63935, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 63935?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63935 is 33.1 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 63935?
In ZIP code 63935, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63935?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63935 is 27.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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