63638 ZIP Code — Ellington, MO

Reynolds County, Missouri

ZIP code 63638 is located in Ellington, Missouri, within Reynolds County. It covers approximately 295.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63638

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 $90,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $49,767. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 63638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,669

population

295.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63665 Redford (7.3 mi) 63633 Centerville (13.1 mi) 63675 Vulcan (14.5 mi) 63957 Piedmont (15.7 mi) 63654 Lesterville (17.3 mi) 63629 Bunker (18.5 mi) 63965 Van Buren (18.9 mi) 63636 Des Arc (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,669
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	295.32 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	37.2428
Longitude	-90.9553
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	30.9%	29.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,669

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$49,767

Median household income

$26,458

Per capita income

$90,300

Median home value

$674

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

1,008

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

108

15–19

105

20–24

121

25–34

117

155

35–44

151

206

45–54

199

103

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	601	22.5%
18 and over	2,068	77.5%
65 and over	489	18.3%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 4.9%

Black or African American 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,458	90.7%
Two or more races	132	4.9%
Black or African American	67	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	55.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	29.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$49,767

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,300
Median rent / month	$674
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	40.0%
Propane / LP gas	42.8%
Wood	13.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	411	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	125	14.2%
Male householder, no spouse	133	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	211	24.0%
Households with children under 18	255	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	305	34.7%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	14.9%
Married	43.4%	40.0%
Separated	1.6%	4.0%
Widowed	1.9%	17.3%
Divorced	14.8%	23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	13.6%
Kindergarten	30	5.0%
Elementary school	258	43.4%
High school	188	31.6%
College / grad school	38	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.8%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Retail trade 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Other services 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Professional & management 3.7%

Construction 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 47.5%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 67.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	63.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,490	93.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,659	99.6%
Born in same state	2,637	98.8%
Born in different state	2,029	76.0%
Foreign born	22	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	9	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	335	12.6%
Arab	309	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	94	3.5%
English	17	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63638

What city is ZIP code 63638 in?

ZIP code 63638 is primarily assigned to Ellington, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63638 in?

ZIP code 63638 falls within Reynolds County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63638?

23% of residents in ZIP code 63638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63638 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 63638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63638?

13% 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 63638?

The median home value in ZIP code 63638 is $90,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 63638 in?

ZIP code 63638 observes the CST timezone.