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Shelby County
Bethel, MO
63434
63434 ZIP Code — Bethel, MO
Shelby County, Missouri
ZIP code 63434 is located in
Bethel ,
Missouri ,
within Shelby County .
It covers approximately 65.69 square miles and serves a population of
734 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 660 .
About ZIP code 63434
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
The gap between median ($47,222) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
734
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
205
Geography
Land area
65.69 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
39.9068
Longitude
-91.9686
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
660
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.4%
57.0%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
31.5%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
10.3%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$47,222
Median household income
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 248 33.8% 18 and over 486 66.2% 65 and over 96 13.1% Median age 35.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 679 88.5% Hispanic or Latino 33 4.3% Other race 33 4.3% Asian 11 1.4% Two or more races 11 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.4%
57.0%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
31.5%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
10.3%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.6% $15k–$25k 20.9% $25k–$35k 8.9% $35k–$50k 19.8% $50k–$75k 17.1% $75k–$100k 7.0% $100k–$150k 10.9% $150k–$200k 7.4% $200k+ 6.6% Median income $47,222
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,500 Median rent / month $444 Owner occupied 58.1% Renter occupied 41.9% Vacant 24.1% Single-family detached 70.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.7% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 3.5% 1990–1999 32.6% 1980–1989 4.1% 1970–1979 9.1% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 8.2% 1939 or earlier 35.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 13.5% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 19.1% 3 bedrooms 57.6% 4 bedrooms 5.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 33.7% 2 vehicles 44.2% 3 or more 19.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 41.9% Propane / LP gas 34.9% Wood 16.3% No fuel used 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 158 61.2% Cohabiting couple 2 0.8% Male householder, no spouse 31 12.0% Female householder, no spouse 67 26.0% Households with children under 18 88 34.1% Households with seniors (65+) 49 19.0% Average household size 2.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.3% 9.5% Married 53.1% 70.9% Separated 1.7% 1.1% Widowed 4.8% 9.1% Divorced 3.1% 9.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
16.7%
Some college, no degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.6% Bachelor's or higher 18.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 1.7% Kindergarten 2 0.7% Elementary school 152 53.1% High school 94 32.9% College / grad school 33 11.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Agriculture & mining
16.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Professional & management
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.0% Service 20.6% Sales & office 25.4% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 7.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.5% Government 5.1% Self-employed 15.8% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.8% Carpool 14.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.5% Work from home 8.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
7.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 20.2% Retirement income 15.1% Supplemental Security 0.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.5% High blood pressure 29.6% High cholesterol 33.2% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 26.0% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.3% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.4% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 16.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.6% Visited dentist 60.5% Cholesterol screening 87.3% Teeth loss 16.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 3.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.3% Under 18 0.4% 18–64 years 13.6% 65 and over 36.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.2% Public insurance 34.4% No insurance 2.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 726 98.9% Spanish 2 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 692 94.3% Born in same state 691 94.1% Born in different state 494 67.3% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 42 5.7% Not a US citizen 37 88.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 101 13.8% Arab 76 10.4%
Ancestry Count % French 53 7.2% Polish 13 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.1% Internet access 91.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63434
What city is ZIP code 63434 in?
ZIP code 63434 is primarily assigned to Bethel, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63434 in?
ZIP code 63434 falls within Shelby County, Missouri.
Is ZIP code 63434 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 63434 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63434?
The median home value in ZIP code 63434 is $97,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 63434?
The median household income in ZIP code 63434 is $47,222, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 63434?
ZIP code 63434 has an estimated population of 734 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 63434 in?
ZIP code 63434 observes the CST timezone.
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