63343 ZIP Code — Elsberry, MO

Lincoln County, Missouri

ZIP code 63343 is located in Elsberry, Missouri, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 111.41 square miles and serves a population of 4,754 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63343

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 $124,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $60,938. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

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 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

4,754

population

111.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elsberry	Acceptable
Elsberry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63330 Annada (6.9 mi) 63347 Foley (7.3 mi) 62045 Hamburg (8.4 mi) 62006 Batchtown (10.1 mi) 63336 Clarksville (10.9 mi) 63344 Eolia (11.1 mi) 62047 Hardin (11.9 mi) 63389 Winfield (11.9 mi) 63377 Silex (13.7 mi) 63379 Troy (14.2 mi) 63362 Moscow Mills (15 mi) 62053 Kampsville (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,754
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	111.41 sq mi
Water area	3.98 sq mi
Latitude	39.1657
Longitude	-90.8357
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	50.9%	36.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	27.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,754

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$60,938

Median household income

$27,420

Per capita income

$124,100

Median home value

$1,031

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,398

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

138

187

5–9

201

134

10–14

145

172

15–19

186

177

20–24

190

302

25–34

325

309

35–44

333

202

45–54

217

195

55–59

209

179

60–64

192

196

65–74

210

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,265	26.6%
18 and over	3,489	73.4%
65 and over	633	13.3%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 4.2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,452	93%
Two or more races	199	4.2%
Black or African American	84	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	32	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.2%
Asian	5	0.1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	36.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	34.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	27.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$60,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,100
Median rent / month	$1,031
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.5%
Electricity	62.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	952	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	138	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	246	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	371	21.7%
Households with children under 18	669	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	456	26.7%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	27.6%
Married	54.7%	51.4%
Separated	0.7%	3.2%
Widowed	4.2%	9.5%
Divorced	12.0%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	0.9%
Kindergarten	26	2.2%
Elementary school	563	46.9%
High school	404	33.7%
College / grad school	196	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Construction 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 8.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Professional & management 2.6%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 62.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.2%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,488	94.4%
Spanish	21	0.5%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.3%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,718	99.2%
Born in same state	4,642	97.6%
Born in different state	3,875	81.5%
Foreign born	76	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	36	0.8%
Not a US citizen	36	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	502	10.6%
Arab	488	10.3%
Italian	434	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	55	1.2%
Polish	20	0.4%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63343

What city is ZIP code 63343 in?

ZIP code 63343 is primarily assigned to Elsberry, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63343 in?

ZIP code 63343 falls within Lincoln County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63343?

19% of residents in ZIP code 63343 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63343?

14% 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 63343?

The median home value in ZIP code 63343 is $124,100.

Does ZIP code 63343 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 63343 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 63343 in?

ZIP code 63343 observes the CST timezone.