63937 ZIP Code — Ellsinore, MO

Carter County, Missouri

ZIP code 63937 is located in Ellsinore, Missouri, within Carter County. It covers approximately 169.59 square miles and serves a population of 2,542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63937

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $69,688. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 63937 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,542

population

169.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellsinore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63952 Mill Spring (6.6 mi) 63943 Grandin (10.6 mi) 63967 Williamsville (11.3 mi) 63957 Piedmont (13.4 mi) 63965 Van Buren (13.4 mi) 63901 Poplar Bluff (19.6 mi) 63939 Fairdealing (19.8 mi) 63956 Patterson (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,542
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	169.59 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	36.9621
Longitude	-90.7063
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	48.4%	55.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	25.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	18.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,542

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$69,688

Median household income

$34,266

Per capita income

$229,000

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

966

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

114

5–9

10–14

15–19

107

20–24

107

25–34

35–44

165

45–54

164

55–59

145

60–64

145

143

65–74

143

118

75–84

117

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	534	21.0%
18 and over	2,008	79.0%
65 and over	522	20.5%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 1.9%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,382	91.4%
Two or more races	105	4%
Hispanic or Latino	64	2.5%
Black or African American	50	1.9%
Other race	3	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	55.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	25.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	18.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	15.8%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$69,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 28.9%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,000
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	25.4%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	48.7%
Propane / LP gas	35.5%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	579	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	170	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	162	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	70	7.1%
Households with children under 18	267	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	348	35.5%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	17.3%
Married	56.1%	58.3%
Separated	0.2%	0.2%
Widowed	1.3%	3.3%
Divorced	19.7%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.7%
Kindergarten	15	3.3%
Elementary school	220	48.2%
High school	62	13.6%
College / grad school	156	34.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.8%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Construction 7.2%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 5.3%

Information 3.2%

Other services 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Public administration 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	27.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	23.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.2%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	22.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 16.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	229	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,314	91.0%
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)	2,539	99.9%
Born in same state	2,535	99.7%
Born in different state	1,666	65.5%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	330	13%
Italian	211	8.3%
French	94	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1.4%
Polish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63937

What city is ZIP code 63937 in?

ZIP code 63937 is primarily assigned to Ellsinore, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63937 in?

ZIP code 63937 falls within Carter County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63937 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 63937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 63937 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 63937 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 63937?

ZIP code 63937 has an estimated population of 2,542 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63937?

The median home value in ZIP code 63937 is $229,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63937 in?

ZIP code 63937 observes the CST timezone.