63438 ZIP Code — Durham, MO

Lewis County, Missouri

ZIP code 63438 is located in Durham, Missouri, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 13.16 square miles and serves a population of 232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63438

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 $127,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,698.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

232

population

13.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Durham	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	232
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	13.16 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	39.9590
Longitude	-91.6788
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	32.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	12.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

232

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$48,698

Median household income

$19,969

Per capita income

$127,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	47	20.3%
18 and over	185	79.7%
65 and over	26	11.2%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	232	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	32.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	12.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 29.7%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	29.7%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
Median income	$48,698

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	19.8%
3 or more	52.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.9%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	65.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	30	29.7%
Households with children under 18	49	48.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	25.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	21.1%
Married	51.8%	51.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.4%
Divorced	16.1%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 64.2%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	23.4%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	36	76.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.5%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Other services 21.7%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Professional & management 7.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.0%
Service	31.0%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	35.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 14.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	6.9%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.8%
Public insurance	14.7%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	232	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	232	100.0%
Born in same state	232	100.0%
Born in different state	91	39.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	10.8%
French	9	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	72.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63438

What city is ZIP code 63438 in?

ZIP code 63438 is primarily assigned to Durham, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63438 in?

ZIP code 63438 falls within Lewis County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63438?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 63438 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 63438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63438?

The median home value in ZIP code 63438 is $127,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 63438?

ZIP code 63438 has an estimated population of 232 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63438 in?

ZIP code 63438 observes the CST timezone.