63540 ZIP Code — Gibbs, MO

Adair County, Missouri

ZIP code 63540 is located in Gibbs, Missouri, within Adair County. It covers approximately 13.91 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63540

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63540 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

267

population

13.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63540 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63540

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gibbs	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	267
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	13.91 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0808
Longitude	-92.4304
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	56.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	27.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

267

Population

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$15,213

Per capita income

$69,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

130

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	41.9%
18 and over	155	58.1%
65 and over	35	13.1%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	267	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	56.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	27.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 50.0%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	50.0%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.4%

$50k–$100k 54.7%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	50.0%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	4.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	25.0%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	22.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	6.1%
2 vehicles	57.6%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.7%
Electricity	33.3%
Propane / LP gas	50.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	77.3%
Cohabiting couple	3	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	9	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3	4.5%
Households with children under 18	19	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	31.8%
Average household size	4.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	11.4%
Married	82.1%	81.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	3.0%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	9.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	90.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 21.1%

Retail trade 21.1%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Information 14.0%

Construction 8.8%

Public administration 8.8%

Education & healthcare 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	54.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	231	86.5%
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)	256	95.9%
Born in same state	256	95.9%
Born in different state	150	56.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	4.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	10.9%
Italian	5	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.7%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63540

What city is ZIP code 63540 in?

ZIP code 63540 is primarily assigned to Gibbs, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63540 in?

ZIP code 63540 falls within Adair County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63540 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 63540 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 63540 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 63540 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63540?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 63540 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 63540 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 63540 in?

ZIP code 63540 observes the CST timezone.