PlainZIP

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
$39,853
Median income
$95,000
Median home value
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $36,802. Local economic indicators show a 30.4% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $95,000 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $523 per month, and 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Butler County, letting you compare 63954 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 63954?

47.9

Median Age

63.8%

Male

36.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 7.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
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?

$39,853

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$36,802

Per Capita Income

30.4%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63954 ranks nationally

Neelyville, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,853 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

450

Total Housing Units

366

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63954 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63954 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63945 Harviell, MO 1,163 6.7 mi
72422 Corning, AR 4,979 10.3 mi
72441 Mc Dougal, AR 94 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

63901 standard
Poplar Bluff, MO
Pop: 34,665
63937 standard
Ellsinore, MO
Pop: 2,922
63961 standard
Qulin, MO
Pop: 1,610
63940 standard
Fisk, MO
Pop: 1,393
63932 standard
Broseley, MO
Pop: 1,254
63945 standard
Harviell, MO
Pop: 1,163

Related Areas

Butler County Neelyville, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.