Ellsinore, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63937
Butler County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,922
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,614
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ellsinore pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63937 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63937 covers 487.0 square miles in Ellsinore, Butler County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,922 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63937 reports a modest median household income of $61,614 (8% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,618. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $223,000 (17% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 64.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $666.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 63937 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 63937
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellsinore, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63937.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 63937, Ellsinore, 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
2,922
Population
487.0
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63937?
45.3
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$61,614
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$32,618
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63937 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Ellsinore, 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)
$61,614 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
1,265housing units
1,265
Total Housing Units
1,041
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,000
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$666
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 63937, employing approximately 448 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,342,000.
52
Businesses
448
Employees
$16.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12 | 23.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 5.8% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 5.8% |
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 63937 vs 63943 →
ZIP 63937 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63937
Ellsinore (63937)
2,922 residents
- 63943 915
Grandin (63943)
915 residents
- 63952 408
Mill Spring (63952)
408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63937 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63937 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63937
Ellsinore (63937)
$61,614 median income
- 63952
Mill Spring (63952)
$41,513 median income
- 63943
Grandin (63943)
$40,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63937 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63937, 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 (2,922 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 63937 in?
ZIP code 63937 (Ellsinore) is located in Butler County, Missouri. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63937?
ZIP code 63937 in Ellsinore, MO has a population of 2,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63937?
The median household income in ZIP 63937 is $61,614, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63937?
The median home value in ZIP 63937 is $223,000, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63937?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63937 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63937?
ZIP code 63937 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 448 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63937?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63937 are: Manufacturing (12), Health care and social assistance (12), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63937?
In ZIP code 63937, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 63937?
In ZIP code 63937, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63937?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63937 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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