| ZIP Code | 63460 |
|---|---|
| City | Novelty |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 660 |
| Elevation | 863 ft |
| Latitude | 40.005142 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.209328 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.9 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 10.1% ▼ 74% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 77 (77.8%) |
| Some College | 6 (6.1%) |
| Associates | 6 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (10.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $85,000 ▼ 70% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 127 |
| Vacant Units | 53 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 127 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 53 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 63460 is located in Novelty, Missouri, within Knox County. With a population of 154, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.9 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 63460 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $85,000 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 63460 is primarily White (99.35%). Residents are less-educated — 10.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 63460 in Novelty, MO is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.