63653 ZIP Code — Leadwood, MO

Saint Francois County, Missouri

ZIP code 63653 is located in Leadwood, Missouri, within Saint Francois County. It covers approximately 1.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,353 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63653

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 $49,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $37,426. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63653 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,353

population

1.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leadwood	Acceptable
Leadwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63601 Park Hills (4 mi) 63660 Mineral Point (7.2 mi) 63624 Bismarck (7.9 mi) 63648 Irondale (8 mi) 63628 Bonne Terre (8 mi) 63631 Caledonia (9.7 mi) 63637 Doe Run (11.3 mi) 63087 Valles Mines (12.6 mi) 63630 Cadet (12.8 mi) 63656 Middle Brook (13.2 mi) 63640 Farmington (14.6 mi) 63036 French Village (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,353
Population density	1,241 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	1.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.8610
Longitude	-90.5883
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	58.5%	52.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	14.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,353

Population

1,241

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

$37,426

Median household income

$16,370

Per capita income

$49,600

Median home value

$802

Median monthly rent

61.7%

Home ownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

398

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

148

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	386	28.5%
18 and over	967	71.5%
65 and over	125	9.2%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,314	96.4%
Two or more races	33	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.7%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	52.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	14.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 17.5%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	17.5%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$37,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.0%

$50k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$49,600
Median rent / month	$802
Owner occupied	61.7%
Renter occupied	38.3%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	20.5%
1939 or earlier	44.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	42.3%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.5%
Electricity	53.2%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	26	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	82	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	157	37.1%
Households with children under 18	176	41.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	23.9%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.8%	43.1%
Married	40.0%	31.3%
Separated	1.8%	3.6%
Widowed	0.0%	5.2%
Divorced	13.3%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	4.6%
Kindergarten	12	4.0%
Elementary school	149	49.2%
High school	80	26.4%
College / grad school	48	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Construction 17.8%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Professional & management 7.6%

Public administration 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 4.4%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 39.4%

Under 18 years 50.0%

18 and over 35.6%

Married-couple families 16.5%

Female-led households 58.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	55.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.5%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,197	88.5%
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)	1,351	99.9%
Born in same state	1,351	99.9%
Born in different state	1,101	81.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	253	18.7%
Italian	128	9.5%
French	44	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	1.4%
Polish	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63653

What city is ZIP code 63653 in?

ZIP code 63653 is primarily assigned to Leadwood, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63653 in?

ZIP code 63653 falls within Saint Francois County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63653?

39% of residents in ZIP code 63653 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63653?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63653?

The median home value in ZIP code 63653 is $49,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63653?

The median household income in ZIP code 63653 is $37,426, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63653 in?

ZIP code 63653 observes the CST timezone.