| ZIP Code | 63960 |
|---|---|
| City | Puxico |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Stoddard County |
| Area Code | 235/573 |
| Elevation | 466 ft |
| Latitude | 36.95694 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.131465 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29207 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.3% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 753 (39.2%) |
| Some College | 393 (20.4%) |
| Associates | 195 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 164 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 361 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,139 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,200 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $640/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,442 |
| Vacant Units | 245 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 245 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 63960 is located in Puxico, Missouri, within Stoddard County. With a population of 3,448, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 63960 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,139 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 63960 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $121,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $640 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.
The population of 63960 is primarily White (94.49%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 63960 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 63960 in Puxico, MO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,448 residents, a median household income of $50,139, and a median home value of $121,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.