PlainZIP

Gatewood, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63942

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

652
3/sq mi
$47,250
Median income
$132,400
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gatewood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63942 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63942 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gatewood, Ripley County, Missouri, home to just 652 residents across 217.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63942 reports a modest median household income of $47,250 (29% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $22,190. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $132,400 (31% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is -. To put 63942 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Ripley 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 63942, Gatewood, 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

652

Population

217.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63942?

50.0

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,250

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$22,190

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63942 ranks nationally

Gatewood, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,250 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

222

Total Housing Units

187

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$132,400

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 63942, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $521,000.

5

Businesses

17

Employees

$521K

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72478 Warm Springs, AR 390 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ripley County

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Doniphan, MO
Pop: 10,158
63953 standard
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Pop: 1,635
63939 standard
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Pop: 1,430
63955 standard
Oxly, MO
Pop: 288

Related Areas

Ripley County Gatewood, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63942 in? ▼
ZIP code 63942 (Gatewood) 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 63942? ▼
ZIP code 63942 in Gatewood, MO has a population of 652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63942? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63942 is $47,250, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63942? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63942 is $132,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63942? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63942 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63942? ▼
ZIP code 63942 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63942? ▼
In ZIP code 63942, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 63942? ▼
In ZIP code 63942, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63942? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63942 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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