63942 ZIP Code — Gatewood, MO

Ripley County, Missouri

ZIP code 63942 is located in Gatewood, Missouri, within Ripley County. It covers approximately 88.32 square miles and serves a population of 487 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417/573.

About ZIP code 63942

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,250. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 63942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

487
population
88.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63942 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63942

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City Status
Gatewood Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 487
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 181
Geography
Land area 88.32 sq mi
Water area 0.24 sq mi
Latitude 36.5722
Longitude -91.0680
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 417/573
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.9% 61.1% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 30.6% 29.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 2.6% 7.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

487
Population
6
People per sq mi
57.7
Median age
$36,250
Median household income
$20,842
Per capita income
$108,600
Median home value
$525
Median monthly rent
82.5%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
213
Housing units
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
15
22
5–9
27
5
10–14
7
17
15–19
20
2
20–24
3
15
25–34
18
18
35–44
23
12
45–54
14
12
55–59
14
27
60–64
34
55
65–74
68
18
75–84
22
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810722.0%
18 and over38078.0%
65 and over16934.7%
Median age57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%
Two or more races 0.2%
GroupCount%
White48699.8%
Two or more races10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.9% 61.1% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 30.6% 29.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 2.6% 7.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 1.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 10.8%
$10k–$15k 10.8%
$15k–$25k 15.5%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 9.8%
$75k–$100k 21.1%
$100k–$150k 2.6%
$200k+ 2.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.8%
$10k–$15k10.8%
$15k–$25k15.5%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k9.8%
$75k–$100k21.1%
$100k–$150k2.6%
$200k+2.6%
Median income$36,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 37.5%
$100k–$150k 30.0%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k–$300k 11.3%
$300k–$500k 8.1%
$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$108,600
Median rent / month$525
Owner occupied82.5%
Renter occupied17.5%
Vacant21.5%
Single-family detached80.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.6%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.64

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–20095.7%
1990–199930.8%
1980–198926.7%
1970–197919.0%
1960–19697.7%
1950–19593.2%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier4.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms17.4%
3 bedrooms61.1%
4 bedrooms15.8%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle17.0%
2 vehicles42.3%
3 or more36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.0%
Electricity48.5%
Propane / LP gas25.3%
Wood25.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12162.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3216.5%
Female householder, no spouse4121.1%
Households with children under 184523.2%
Households with seniors (65+)11961.3%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.9%12.1%
Married64.9%62.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.0%16.4%
Divorced13.1%8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 9.0%
HS graduate 55.3%
Some college, no degree 19.4%
Associate's degree 5.1%
Bachelor's degree 5.9%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.5%
Bachelor's or higher6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten2829.8%
Elementary school3335.1%
High school3234.0%
College / grad school11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%
Agriculture & mining 23.7%
Manufacturing 20.5%
Retail trade 9.6%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Construction 4.5%
Professional & management 3.8%
Other services 2.6%
Information 1.9%
Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.9%
Service1.9%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction19.9%
Production & transportation20.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.4%
Government5.8%
Self-employed21.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone55.8%
Carpool29.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home14.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.4

Poverty

All people 17.2%
Under 18 years 5.6%
18 and over 20.5%
Married-couple families 17.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security62.4%
Retirement income17.0%
Supplemental Security7.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.8%
High blood pressure41.4%
High cholesterol41.8%
Diabetes16.2%
Heart disease11.5%
Stroke5.5%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis38.6%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease15.2%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.5%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.6%
Depression26.4%
Fair or poor health27.5%
Poor mental health17.5%
Poor physical health18.2%
No health insurance19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist46.4%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss28.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans277.1%
Disability%
Any disability22.8%
Under 1814.0%
18–64 years14.2%
65 and over39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.7%
Public insurance65.5%
No insurance8.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only45994.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)487100.0%
Born in same state487100.0%
Born in different state30362.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian11122.8%
French7415.2%
AncestryCount%
German255.1%
Arab183.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.8%
Internet access75.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63942

What city is ZIP code 63942 in?

ZIP code 63942 is primarily assigned to Gatewood, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63942 in?

ZIP code 63942 falls within Ripley County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63942 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 63942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 63942 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 63942 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63942?

7% 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 63942 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 63942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 63942 in?

ZIP code 63942 observes the CST timezone.

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