Puxico, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63960
Stoddard County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,326
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Puxico pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63960 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63960 covers 308.0 square miles in Puxico, Stoddard County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,326 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63960 reports a modest median household income of $57,875 (13% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,991. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,500 (23% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $664; owner occupancy is 69.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stoddard County, so 63960 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 63960
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Puxico, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63960.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 63960, Puxico, 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
3,326
Population
308.0
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63960?
35.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.1%
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?
$57,875
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$24,991
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63960 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Puxico, 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)
$57,875 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
1,342housing units
1,342
Total Housing Units
1,087
Occupied Units
255
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,500
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$664
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 63960, employing approximately 396 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,755,000.
56
Businesses
396
Employees
$13.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.4% |
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 63960 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63960
Puxico (63960)
3,326 residents
- 63966
Wappapello (63966)
2,601 residents
- 63763 223
Mc Gee (63763)
223 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63960 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63960, 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 (3,326 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 63960 in?
ZIP code 63960 (Puxico) is located in Stoddard County, Missouri. Stoddard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stoddard-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63960?
ZIP code 63960 in Puxico, MO has a population of 3,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63960?
The median household income in ZIP 63960 is $57,875, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63960?
The median home value in ZIP 63960 is $146,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63960?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63960 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63960?
ZIP code 63960 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 396 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63960?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63960 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (8), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63960?
In ZIP code 63960, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63960?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63960 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63960?
In ZIP code 63960, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63960?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63960 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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