63538 ZIP Code — Elmer, MO

Macon County, Missouri

ZIP code 63538 is located in Elmer, Missouri, within Macon County. It covers approximately 56.33 square miles and serves a population of 184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

184
population
56.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63538 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63538

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Elmer Acceptable
Elmer Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
63539 Ethel (5.7 mi) 63549 La Plata (8.3 mi) 63530 Atlanta (11.4 mi) 63557 New Boston (11.4 mi) 63532 Bevier (14.4 mi) 63534 Callao (14.8 mi) 64631 Bucklin (14.9 mi) 63566 Winigan (15.4 mi) 63558 New Cambria (15.5 mi) 63501 Kirksville (15.6 mi) 63552 Macon (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 184
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 56.33 sq mi
Water area 0.83 sq mi
Latitude 39.9549
Longitude -92.6669
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 55.4% 54.0% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 22.8% 33.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.7% 10.8% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

184
Population
3
People per sq mi
61.5
Median age
$49,375
Median household income
$23,257
Per capita income
$81,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.7%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
Unemployment
147
Housing units
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
7
1
10–14
0
8
15–19
6
7
20–24
6
3
25–34
3
6
35–44
5
7
45–54
5
4
55–59
3
17
60–64
14
19
65–74
16
14
75–84
12
7
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182111.4%
18 and over16388.6%
65 and over7339.7%
Median age61.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%
Black or African American 3.3%
Two or more races 2.2%
GroupCount%
White17494.6%
Black or African American63.3%
Two or more races42.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.4% 54.0% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 22.8% 33.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.7% 10.8% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 15.5%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 2.8%
$25k–$35k 16.9%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 28.2%
$75k–$100k 7.0%
$100k–$150k 9.9%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.5%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k2.8%
$25k–$35k16.9%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k28.2%
$75k–$100k7.0%
$100k–$150k9.9%
$150k–$200k2.8%
Median income$49,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.5%
$50k–$100k 17.5%
$100k–$150k 12.7%
$150k–$200k 23.8%
$200k–$300k 6.3%
$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$81,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied88.7%
Renter occupied11.3%
Vacant54.2%
Single-family detached89.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.3%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200918.1%
1990–19994.5%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19798.4%
1960–19693.2%
1950–19597.7%
1940–19497.7%
1939 or earlier47.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)31.0%
1 bedroom7.1%
2 bedrooms12.9%
3 bedrooms41.9%
4 bedrooms5.8%
5+ bedrooms1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle29.6%
2 vehicles23.9%
3 or more40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity26.8%
Propane / LP gas60.6%
Wood11.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3853.5%
Cohabiting couple34.2%
Male householder, no spouse2028.2%
Female householder, no spouse1014.1%
Households with children under 181115.5%
Households with seniors (65+)4969.0%
Average household size2.59

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.2%23.0%
Married40.9%47.3%
Separated8.6%0.0%
Widowed4.3%27.0%
Divorced15.1%2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 7.1%
HS graduate 47.9%
Some college, no degree 30.7%
Associate's degree 1.4%
Bachelor's degree 6.4%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.3%
Bachelor's or higher9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school18.3%
High school541.7%
College / grad school650.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.7%
Transportation & utilities 26.9%
Finance & real estate 9.6%
Agriculture & mining 7.7%
Public administration 7.7%
Manufacturing 5.8%
Education & healthcare 3.8%
Professional & management 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%
Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.7%
Service3.8%
Sales & office21.2%
Natural resources & construction13.5%
Production & transportation28.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.6%
Government13.5%
Self-employed1.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.1

Poverty

All people 17.9%
Under 18 years 14.3%
18 and over 18.4%
Married-couple families 2.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security73.2%
Retirement income38.0%
Supplemental Security11.3%
Cash public assistance7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure39.0%
High cholesterol40.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis34.9%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease11.5%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.1%
Binge drinking15.0%
No physical activity29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.5%
Depression24.0%
Fair or poor health20.3%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health14.4%
No health insurance16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist54.1%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss20.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1811.0%
Disability%
Any disability23.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years18.9%
65 and over37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.2%
Public insurance52.7%
No insurance19.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only16891.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)17896.7%
Born in same state17896.7%
Born in different state14277.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen63.3%
Not a US citizen6100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French3921.2%
Italian3016.3%
Arab84.3%
AncestryCount%
Dutch73.8%
English31.6%
Polish21.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access71.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63538

What city is ZIP code 63538 in?

ZIP code 63538 is primarily assigned to Elmer, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63538 in?

ZIP code 63538 falls within Macon County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63538 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 63538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 63538 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 63538 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63538?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 63538 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 63538 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 63538 in?

ZIP code 63538 observes the CST timezone.

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