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Knox County
Baring, MO
63531
63531 ZIP Code — Baring, MO
Knox County, Missouri
ZIP code 63531 is located in
Baring ,
Missouri ,
within Knox County .
It covers approximately 82.81 square miles and serves a population of
309 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 660 .
About ZIP code 63531
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 $85,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,125. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 62% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and Spanish spoken in 44% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 63531 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
309
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
82.81 sq mi
Water area
0.47 sq mi
Latitude
40.2599
Longitude
-92.2635
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
660
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
59.8%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
29.5%
26.4%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
28.7%
13.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$68,125
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 86 27.8% 18 and over 223 72.2% 65 and over 55 17.8% Median age 39.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 260 84.1% Two or more races 47 15.2% Asian 2 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
59.8%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
29.5%
26.4%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
28.7%
13.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.9% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 2.8% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 18.7% $50k–$75k 18.7% $100k–$150k 6.5% $150k–$200k 28.0% Median income $68,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,400 Median rent / month $500 Owner occupied 90.7% Renter occupied 9.3% Vacant 53.7% Single-family detached 82.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.6% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 3.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 10.8% 1990–1999 4.3% 1980–1989 4.3% 1970–1979 18.2% 1960–1969 20.8% 1950–1959 8.7% 1940–1949 1.7% 1939 or earlier 26.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 36.4% 1 bedroom 5.6% 2 bedrooms 15.2% 3 bedrooms 35.5% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 23.4% 2 vehicles 33.6% 3 or more 43.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 28.0% Electricity 13.1% Propane / LP gas 58.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 59 55.1% Cohabiting couple 1 0.9% Male householder, no spouse 13 12.1% Female householder, no spouse 34 31.8% Households with children under 18 45 42.1% Households with seniors (65+) 73 68.2% Average household size 2.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.3% 37.8% Married 53.8% 33.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.9% 15.1% Divorced 0.0% 13.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
44.6%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 54.0% Bachelor's or higher 5.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 33 50.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 31 47.0% High school 2 3.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.8%
Agriculture & mining
20.8%
Professional & management
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.6% Service 18.2% Sales & office 1.9% Natural resources & construction 44.2% Production & transportation 7.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.6% Government 3.9% Self-employed 30.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 96.8% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 2.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.4% Retirement income 38.3% Supplemental Security 2.8% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.6% High blood pressure 36.5% High cholesterol 37.1% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 32.7% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 11.7% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.1% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 31.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 21.4% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 18.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 52.9% Cholesterol screening 87.1% Teeth loss 23.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 40 17.9%
Disability % Any disability 12.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.4% 65 and over 52.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 25.6% Public insurance 19.4% No insurance 61.5% Uninsured under 19 94.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 289 93.5% Spanish 128 44.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 79 27.3% Other languages 49 17.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 274 88.7% Born in same state 260 84.1% Born in different state 221 71.5% Foreign born 14 4.5% Naturalized citizen 35 11.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 111 35.9% French 45 14.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.6% Internet access 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63531
What city is ZIP code 63531 in?
ZIP code 63531 is primarily assigned to Baring, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63531 in?
ZIP code 63531 falls within Knox County, Missouri.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 63531?
Approximately 44% of households in ZIP code 63531 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 63531?
5% 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 63531 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 63531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 63531 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 63531 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 63531 in?
ZIP code 63531 observes the CST timezone.
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