63935 ZIP Code — Doniphan, MO

Ripley County, Missouri

ZIP code 63935 is located in Doniphan, Missouri, within Ripley County. It covers approximately 457.30 square miles and serves a population of 8,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63935

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,289. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,002

population

457.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Doniphan	Acceptable
Doniphan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63955 Oxly (12.4 mi) 63939 Fairdealing (12.5 mi) 63943 Grandin (12.6 mi) 63953 Naylor (14.4 mi) 72470 Success (16.4 mi) 63945 Harviell (17.8 mi) 72444 Maynard (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,002
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	457.30 sq mi
Water area	1.98 sq mi
Latitude	36.6613
Longitude	-90.8850
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	58.6%	61.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	29.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	7.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,002

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$43,289

Median household income

$20,987

Per capita income

$105,900

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

3,103

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

243

Under 5

264

288

5–9

314

226

10–14

246

284

15–19

309

165

20–24

180

448

25–34

489

440

35–44

480

473

45–54

516

274

55–59

299

279

60–64

305

409

65–74

446

223

75–84

243

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,941	24.3%
18 and over	6,061	75.7%
65 and over	1,480	18.5%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,430	90%
Two or more races	432	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	254	3.1%
Asian	64	0.8%
Other race	55	0.7%
Black or African American	11	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	61.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	29.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	7.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$43,289

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.8%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,900
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.9%
Electricity	53.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Wood	11.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,483	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	166	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	404	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	769	27.3%
Households with children under 18	793	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,011	35.8%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	24.1%
Married	53.1%	43.8%
Separated	1.3%	4.2%
Widowed	2.6%	10.8%
Divorced	15.1%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	113	5.8%
Kindergarten	158	8.0%
Elementary school	878	44.7%
High school	564	28.7%
College / grad school	252	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 6.6%

Construction 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Other services 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 33.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	27.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	605	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,495	93.7%
Spanish	7	0.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,894	98.7%
Born in same state	7,836	97.9%
Born in different state	5,021	62.7%
Foreign born	58	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	108	1.3%
Not a US citizen	105	97.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,099	13.7%
Italian	973	12.2%
French	683	8.5%
English	52	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	0.6%
Dutch	35	0.4%
Irish	24	0.3%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63935

What city is ZIP code 63935 in?

ZIP code 63935 is primarily assigned to Doniphan, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63935 in?

ZIP code 63935 falls within Ripley County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63935?

21% of residents in ZIP code 63935 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63935?

12% 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 63935 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 63935 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63935?

The median home value in ZIP code 63935 is $105,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 63935 in?

ZIP code 63935 observes the CST timezone.