| ZIP Code | 63501 |
|---|---|
| City | Kirksville |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Adair County |
| Area Code | 660 |
| Elevation | 750 ft |
| Latitude | 40.166289 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.59121 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.7 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 20.7% ▲ 107% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.0% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 145 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,122 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 1,225 (12%) |
| Associates | 1,332 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 759 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,627 (35.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,394 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,700 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $783/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,445 |
| Vacant Units | 1,926 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,445 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,926 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 63501 is located in Kirksville, Missouri, within Adair County. With a population of 21,129, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.7 years. Economically, 63501 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,394 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 63501 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $783 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.4%) and renters (44.6%). Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 63501 is primarily White (86.49%). Residents are well-educated — 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.7%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 63501 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 63501 in Kirksville, MO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 21,129 residents, a median household income of $55,394, and a median home value of $159,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.