63536 ZIP Code — Downing, MO

Schuyler County, Missouri

ZIP code 63536 is located in Downing, Missouri, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 83.05 square miles and serves a population of 870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63536

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 $147,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,389. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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. 36% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

870

population

83.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Downing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63548 Lancaster (6.8 mi) 63561 Queen City (10 mi) 63546 Greentop (10.2 mi) 63555 Memphis (11.3 mi) 63541 Glenwood (11.6 mi) 52584 Pulaski (15.8 mi) 63531 Baring (16.7 mi) 63533 Brashear (17.2 mi) 63551 Livonia (17.6 mi) 52570 Milton (19.8 mi) 52572 Moulton (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	870
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	83.05 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.4712
Longitude	-92.4160
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	41.7%	56.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	30.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

870

Population

People per sq mi

28.3

Median age

$56,389

Median household income

$19,580

Per capita income

$147,800

Median home value

$357

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

326

Housing units

7.7%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	342	39.3%
18 and over	528	60.7%
65 and over	122	14.0%
Median age	28.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	859	98.7%
Two or more races	11	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	56.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	30.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 33.4%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	33.4%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$56,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.3%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,800
Median rent / month	$357
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	20.6%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	28.1%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	31.7%
Propane / LP gas	54.8%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	32	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	50	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	67	23.1%
Households with children under 18	120	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	29.3%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	25.0%
Married	53.8%	44.5%
Separated	4.9%	0.6%
Widowed	3.2%	12.7%
Divorced	8.9%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	9.5%
Kindergarten	5	2.1%
Elementary school	150	62.2%
High school	39	16.2%
College / grad school	24	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 16.1%

Public administration 12.9%

Construction 8.2%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 3.8%

Professional & management 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 5.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.9%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	35.5%
Uninsured under 19	42.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	760	87.4%
Spanish	8	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	870	100.0%
Born in same state	870	100.0%
Born in different state	708	81.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	121	13.9%
Arab	41	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	3.2%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63536

What city is ZIP code 63536 in?

ZIP code 63536 is primarily assigned to Downing, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63536 in?

ZIP code 63536 falls within Schuyler County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63536 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 63536 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63536?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63536?

The median home value in ZIP code 63536 is $147,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 63536?

ZIP code 63536 has an estimated population of 870 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63536 in?

ZIP code 63536 observes the CST timezone.