US ZIP Code
63539

Ethel, MO

Macon County  ·  Missouri

● Active
👥 195 Population ↓ 10% since 2019
🎂 53.9 Median Age ↑ 35% since 2019
🎓 24.8% College Grads
▼ 36% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code63539
CityEthel
StateMissouri (MO)
CountyMacon County
Area Code660
Elevation907 ft
Latitude39.925596
Longitude-92.768903
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS29121
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 42.6% (83) Female 57.4% (112) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White98.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
10%
45–64
15%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs ↑ 35% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.27
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.8%)
HS Graduate62 (51.2%)
Some College16 (13.2%)
Associates12 (9.9%)
Bachelors5 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree25 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad51.2%
Some College13.2%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.7%Renter: 2.3%Tenure
Owner97.7%
Renter2.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–100k
17%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
1%
$200k–300k
13%
$300k–500k
2%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Total Units167
Vacant Units81
Avg HH Size2.27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–50k
15%
$50k–75k
17%
$75k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
8%
$150k–200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%

Summary

Total Units167
Vacant81
Owner Occupied97.7%
Renter Occupied2.3%
Avg HH Size2.27
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 63539 is in Ethel, MO, in Macon County.
ZIP code 63539 is located in Missouri (MO).
ZIP code 63539 is in Macon County, MO.
ZIP 63539 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 63539 is 195 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 63539

ZIP code 63539 is located in Ethel, Missouri, within Macon County. With a population of 195, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.9 years.

The population of 63539 is primarily White (98.46%). Residents are less-educated — 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.1%.

About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.

Overall, ZIP code 63539 in Ethel, MO is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.