63561 ZIP Code — Queen City, MO

Schuyler County, Missouri

ZIP code 63561 is located in Queen City, Missouri, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 85.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,106 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63561

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 $90,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $51,731. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 63561 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,106
population
85.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63561 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Queen City Acceptable
Queen City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
63546 Greentop (5.8 mi) 63541 Glenwood (7.3 mi) 63548 Lancaster (9.4 mi) 63536 Downing (10 mi) 63559 Novinger (10.6 mi) 63551 Livonia (11.5 mi) 63533 Brashear (15.4 mi) 63501 Kirksville (16.7 mi) 63544 Green Castle (17.9 mi) 52572 Moulton (19.1 mi) 52555 Exline (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,106
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 197
Geography
Land area 85.83 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 40.4105
Longitude -92.5888
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 73.5% 56.1% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 17.7% 30.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 8.3% 12.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.5% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,106
Population
13
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$51,731
Median household income
$20,544
Per capita income
$90,800
Median home value
$407
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
452
Housing units
5.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
65
Under 5
76
19
5–9
22
13
10–14
16
25
15–19
29
40
20–24
46
83
25–34
97
55
35–44
64
61
45–54
71
19
55–59
21
23
60–64
26
54
65–74
63
34
75–84
39
21
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824722.3%
18 and over85977.7%
65 and over23521.2%
Median age37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%
Black or African American 1.1%
Asian 1%
GroupCount%
White1,08397.9%
Black or African American121.1%
Asian111%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 73.5% 56.1% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 17.7% 30.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 8.3% 12.1% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.5% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 7.1%
$15k–$25k 4.6%
$25k–$35k 13.0%
$35k–$50k 20.4%
$50k–$75k 26.2%
$75k–$100k 15.1%
$100k–$150k 9.0%
$150k–$200k 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k7.1%
$15k–$25k4.6%
$25k–$35k13.0%
$35k–$50k20.4%
$50k–$75k26.2%
$75k–$100k15.1%
$100k–$150k9.0%
$150k–$200k2.5%
Median income$51,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.1%
$50k–$100k 24.1%
$100k–$150k 7.1%
$150k–$200k 8.0%
$200k–$300k 15.1%
$300k–$500k 9.0%
$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$90,800
Median rent / month$407
Owner occupied65.4%
Renter occupied34.6%
Vacant42.6%
Single-family detached77.5%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes13.1%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)3.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later6.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–200910.1%
1990–19997.8%
1980–19894.6%
1970–197914.0%
1960–196913.1%
1950–19595.7%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier33.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)18.4%
1 bedroom2.5%
2 bedrooms28.7%
3 bedrooms35.6%
4 bedrooms14.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.3%
1 vehicle26.2%
2 vehicles35.5%
3 or more29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas21.6%
Electricity52.8%
Propane / LP gas20.7%
Wood4.0%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20162.0%
Cohabiting couple185.6%
Male householder, no spouse3611.1%
Female householder, no spouse6921.3%
Households with children under 186419.8%
Households with seniors (65+)13441.4%
Average household size3.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.2%42.2%
Married68.6%38.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.2%6.9%
Divorced7.0%12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 67.2%
Some college, no degree 14.2%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 4.8%
Graduate / professional 1.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.2%
Bachelor's or higher5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool96.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school5336.1%
High school3523.8%
College / grad school5034.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.6%
Professional & management 15.4%
Transportation & utilities 14.8%
Retail trade 8.5%
Other services 6.0%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Construction 3.4%
Public administration 3.4%
Manufacturing 2.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%
Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.2%
Service12.5%
Sales & office12.8%
Natural resources & construction12.8%
Production & transportation21.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.8%
Government26.5%
Self-employed9.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.1%
Carpool8.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.3%
Work from home0.3%
Other means12.8%
Avg commute (minutes)28.6

Poverty

All people 6.8%
Under 18 years 2.8%
18 and over 7.9%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.9%
Retirement income29.0%
Supplemental Security16.4%
Cash public assistance3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure38.5%
High cholesterol38.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart disease10.2%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis35.0%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease11.5%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.6%
Binge drinking14.6%
No physical activity30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression23.9%
Fair or poor health20.9%
Poor mental health15.5%
Poor physical health14.5%
No health insurance16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist54.6%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss21.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans556.4%
Disability%
Any disability31.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years35.1%
65 and over54.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance45.1%
Public insurance56.6%
No insurance8.9%
Uninsured under 199.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96587.3%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages20.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,10399.7%
Born in same state1,08798.3%
Born in different state72565.6%
Foreign born161.4%
Naturalized citizen30.3%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab19317.5%
French766.9%
Italian625.6%
AncestryCount%
English312.8%
Dutch20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access29.3%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63561

What city is ZIP code 63561 in?

ZIP code 63561 is primarily assigned to Queen City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63561 in?

ZIP code 63561 falls within Schuyler County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63561?

6% 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 63561 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 63561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63561?

The median home value in ZIP code 63561 is $90,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 63561?

ZIP code 63561 has an estimated population of 1,106 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63561 in?

ZIP code 63561 observes the CST timezone.

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