Piedmont, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63957
Wayne County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,440
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,582
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Piedmont 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
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63957 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63957 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri, home to 5,440 residents across 494.5 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63957 reports a modest median household income of $43,582 (35% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,839. The poverty rate is 34.5%, 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 $118,800 (38% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $675; owner occupancy is 69.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 63957 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 63957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Piedmont, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63957.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 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 63957, Piedmont, 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
5,440
Population
494.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63957?
43.7
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$43,582
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$21,839
Per Capita Income
34.5%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63957 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Piedmont, 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)
$43,582 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
2,858housing units
2,858
Total Housing Units
2,169
Occupied Units
689
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,800
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$675
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 118 business establishments in ZIP 63957, employing approximately 1,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,043,000.
118
Businesses
1,208
Employees
$46.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
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 63957 vs 63952 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63952 | Mill Spring, MO | 408 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63957, 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 (5,440 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 63957 in?
ZIP code 63957 (Piedmont) is located in Wayne County, Missouri. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63957?
ZIP code 63957 in Piedmont, MO has a population of 5,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63957?
The median household income in ZIP 63957 is $43,582, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63957?
The median home value in ZIP 63957 is $118,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63957 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63957?
ZIP code 63957 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 1,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63957?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63957 are: Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (20), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63957?
In ZIP code 63957, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 63957?
In ZIP code 63957, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63957 is 34.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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