63629 ZIP Code — Bunker, MO

Reynolds County, Missouri

ZIP code 63629 is located in Bunker, Missouri, within Reynolds County. It covers approximately 289.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63629

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,016. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 63629 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,174
population
289.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63629 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63629

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City Status
Bunker Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
65560 Salem (14.7 mi) 65440 Boss (15.3 mi) 63633 Centerville (15.8 mi) 63625 Black (16.9 mi) 63638 Ellington (18.5 mi) 65501 Jadwin (18.7 mi) 65466 Eminence (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,174
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 179
Geography
Land area 289.32 sq mi
Water area 0.91 sq mi
Latitude 37.3841
Longitude -91.2408
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 573
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.9% 55.8% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 29.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 17.0% 13.7% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.4% 1.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,174
Population
4
People per sq mi
52.0
Median age
$51,016
Median household income
$25,658
Per capita income
$126,500
Median home value
$297
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
585
Housing units
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
17
30
5–9
25
40
10–14
32
25
15–19
21
29
20–24
23
55
25–34
44
79
35–44
63
64
45–54
51
64
55–59
51
64
60–64
52
120
65–74
97
48
75–84
39
11
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820517.5%
18 and over96982.5%
65 and over32327.5%
Median age52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%
Two or more races 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Black or African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,10792.2%
Two or more races574.7%
Hispanic or Latino272.2%
Black or African American70.6%
Asian30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.9% 55.8% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 29.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 17.0% 13.7% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.4% 1.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.3%
$10k–$15k 14.2%
$15k–$25k 6.2%
$25k–$35k 7.4%
$35k–$50k 18.7%
$50k–$75k 27.1%
$75k–$100k 8.2%
$100k–$150k 9.4%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 2.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.3%
$10k–$15k14.2%
$15k–$25k6.2%
$25k–$35k7.4%
$35k–$50k18.7%
$50k–$75k27.1%
$75k–$100k8.2%
$100k–$150k9.4%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+2.1%
Median income$51,016

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%
$50k–$100k 29.5%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 19.4%
$200k–$300k 8.7%
$300k–$500k 9.4%
$500k–$1M 2.4%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$126,500
Median rent / month$297
Owner occupied84.8%
Renter occupied15.2%
Vacant26.1%
Single-family detached66.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.8%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.9%
2000–200916.7%
1990–199917.5%
1980–19897.9%
1970–197929.1%
1960–19699.1%
1950–19596.5%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier6.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom17.3%
2 bedrooms23.4%
3 bedrooms47.2%
4 bedrooms10.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.0%
1 vehicle21.1%
2 vehicles35.3%
3 or more36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.4%
Electricity52.6%
Propane / LP gas30.8%
Wood16.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29560.6%
Cohabiting couple234.7%
Male householder, no spouse6914.2%
Female householder, no spouse10020.5%
Households with children under 1811223.0%
Households with seniors (65+)22345.8%
Average household size2.38

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.3%13.6%
Married54.0%59.7%
Separated0.0%3.7%
Widowed5.5%11.6%
Divorced16.2%11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 14.5%
HS graduate 42.4%
Some college, no degree 17.9%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 9.6%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.9%
Bachelor's or higher13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool219.5%
Kindergarten41.8%
Elementary school10848.6%
High school4118.5%
College / grad school4821.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%
Agriculture & mining 23.4%
Manufacturing 17.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%
Construction 7.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Wholesale trade 5.2%
Other services 2.0%
Public administration 2.0%
Retail trade 1.8%
Professional & management 1.3%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts13.7%
Service18.5%
Sales & office15.3%
Natural resources & construction23.8%
Production & transportation28.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.1%
Government18.8%
Self-employed9.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.0%
Carpool16.4%
Public transit6.2%
Walk2.8%
Work from home2.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.3

Poverty

All people 15.5%
Under 18 years 17.9%
18 and over 15.0%
Married-couple families 2.7%
Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.6%
Retirement income19.7%
Supplemental Security9.9%
Cash public assistance4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP12.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.4%
High blood pressure35.4%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis31.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease10.5%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.9%
Depression25.0%
Fair or poor health19.3%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.0%
Visited dentist56.0%
Cholesterol screening88.2%
Teeth loss20.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13313.7%
Disability%
Any disability38.4%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years34.7%
65 and over67.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.7%
Public insurance52.0%
No insurance9.3%
Uninsured under 192.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,13596.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,17399.9%
Born in same state1,17399.9%
Born in different state93779.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian21818.6%
Arab544.6%
AncestryCount%
French403.4%
Polish30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63629

What city is ZIP code 63629 in?

ZIP code 63629 is primarily assigned to Bunker, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63629 in?

ZIP code 63629 falls within Reynolds County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63629 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 63629 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 63629 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 63629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63629?

13% 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 63629 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 63629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 63629 in?

ZIP code 63629 observes the CST timezone.

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