| ZIP Code | 63539 |
|---|---|
| City | Ethel |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 660 |
| Elevation | 907 ft |
| Latitude | 39.925596 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.768903 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.9 yrs ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 25.1% ▲ 151% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.8% ▼ 36% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 62 (51.2%) |
| Some College | 16 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 12 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 5 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 25 (20.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 167 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 81 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 167 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 81 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
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.