63437 ZIP Code — Clarence, MO

Shelby County, Missouri

ZIP code 63437 is located in Clarence, Missouri, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 124.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63437

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 $79,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $35,469. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 63437 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,541

population

124.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63437 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63437

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63437. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarence	Acceptable
Clarence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63552 Macon (11.5 mi) 63468 Shelbina (12.1 mi) 63451 Leonard (12.1 mi) 65247 Excello (13 mi) 65260 Jacksonville (13.9 mi) 63469 Shelbyville (14 mi) 65263 Madison (16.2 mi) 63530 Atlanta (17 mi) 65239 Cairo (17.4 mi) 63532 Bevier (17.4 mi) 65258 Holliday (18.5 mi) 63443 Hunnewell (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,541
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	124.91 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	39.7357
Longitude	-92.2414
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	57.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,541

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$35,469

Median household income

$23,919

Per capita income

$79,900

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

558

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

122

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	23.9%
18 and over	1,173	76.1%
65 and over	381	24.7%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Black or African American 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,448	91.9%
Black or African American	41	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34	2.2%
Two or more races	28	1.8%
Other race	21	1.3%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	57.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 13.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 16.7%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	16.7%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$35,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.0%

$50k–$100k 37.2%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,900
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	9.4%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	31.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.6%
Electricity	52.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	131	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	149	25.4%
Households with children under 18	165	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	39.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	23.3%
Married	48.3%	45.9%
Separated	0.5%	1.7%
Widowed	7.9%	13.0%
Divorced	11.4%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 48.9%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.8%
Kindergarten	13	4.1%
Elementary school	124	39.0%
High school	120	37.7%
College / grad school	49	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Construction 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Retail trade 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Professional & management 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 17.4%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,411	91.6%
Spanish	21	1.5%
Other Indo-European	21	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,534	99.5%
Born in same state	1,532	99.4%
Born in different state	1,218	79.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	227	14.7%
French	162	10.5%
Italian	118	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	1.6%
Polish	7	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63437

What city is ZIP code 63437 in?

ZIP code 63437 is primarily assigned to Clarence, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63437 in?

ZIP code 63437 falls within Shelby County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63437?

22% of residents in ZIP code 63437 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63437 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 63437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 63437 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 63437 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63437?

The median home value in ZIP code 63437 is $79,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 63437 in?

ZIP code 63437 observes the CST timezone.