Neelyville, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63954
Butler County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,219
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,853
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Neelyville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63954 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63954 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Neelyville, Butler County, Missouri, home to just 1,219 residents across 259.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63954 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,853 (40% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,802. The poverty rate is 30.4%, 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 $95,000 (50% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $523; owner occupancy is 63.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 63954 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 63954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Neelyville, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63954.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
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 63954, Neelyville, 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
1,219
Population
259.4
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63954?
47.9
Median Age
63.8%
Male
36.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$39,853
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$36,802
Per Capita Income
30.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63954 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Neelyville, 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)
$39,853 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
450housing units
450
Total Housing Units
366
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,000
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$523
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 25 business establishments in ZIP 63954, employing approximately 270 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,229,000.
25
Businesses
270
Employees
$7.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.0% |
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 63954 vs 63945 →
ZIP 63954 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72422
Corning (72422)
4,979 residents
- 63954 1,219
Neelyville (63954)
1,219 residents
- 63945 1,163
Harviell (63945)
1,163 residents
- 72441 94
Mc Dougal (72441)
94 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63954 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63954 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72422
Corning (72422)
$56,507 median income
- 63945
Harviell (63945)
$44,174 median income
- 63954
Neelyville (63954)
$39,853 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63954 ranks #3 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 63954, 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 (1,219 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 63954 in?
ZIP code 63954 (Neelyville) 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 63954?
ZIP code 63954 in Neelyville, MO has a population of 1,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63954?
The median household income in ZIP 63954 is $39,853, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63954?
The median home value in ZIP 63954 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63954 is White at 82.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63954?
ZIP code 63954 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63954?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63954 are: Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (5), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63954?
In ZIP code 63954, 43.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% 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 63954?
In ZIP code 63954, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63954 is 30.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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