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Macon County
Ethel, MO
63539
63539 ZIP Code — Ethel, MO
Macon County, Missouri
ZIP code 63539 is located in
Ethel ,
Missouri ,
within Macon County .
It covers approximately 59.43 square miles and serves a population of
244 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 660 .
About ZIP code 63539
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 63539 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
244
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
121
Geography
Land area
59.43 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
39.9272
Longitude
-92.7682
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
660
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.1%
54.0%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
33.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
4.2%
10.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
3.2%
1.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 73 29.9% 18 and over 171 70.1% 65 and over 73 29.9% Median age 39.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.1%
54.0%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
33.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
4.2%
10.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
3.2%
1.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 43.8% $15k–$25k 5.6% $25k–$35k 6.7% $35k–$50k 6.7% $50k–$75k 16.9% $75k–$100k 9.0% $100k–$150k 7.9% $150k–$200k 1.1% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.8% Renter occupied 11.2% Vacant 42.6% Single-family detached 83.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.28
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 8.4% 1970–1979 7.7% 1960–1969 21.3% 1950–1959 2.6% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 27.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 10.3% 1 bedroom 1.3% 2 bedrooms 41.9% 3 bedrooms 36.8% 4 bedrooms 7.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.9% 1 vehicle 40.4% 2 vehicles 25.8% 3 or more 16.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 25.8% Propane / LP gas 64.0% Wood 7.9% No fuel used 2.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 32 36.0% Cohabiting couple 3 3.4% Male householder, no spouse 15 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 39 43.8% Households with children under 18 17 19.1% Households with seniors (65+) 60 67.4% Average household size 2.74
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.0% 41.1% Married 60.8% 34.7% Separated 0.0% 3.2% Widowed 1.0% 9.5% Divorced 4.1% 11.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 23.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 3 4.3% Elementary school 36 51.4% High school 17 24.3% College / grad school 14 20.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
17.6%
Professional & management
16.2%
Education & healthcare
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.5% Service 13.2% Sales & office 25.0% Natural resources & construction 22.1% Production & transportation 13.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.5% Government 8.8% Self-employed 11.8% Unpaid family workers 2.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.1% Carpool 3.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.3% Work from home 7.8% Other means 18.8% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.1% Retirement income 15.7% Supplemental Security 36.0% Cash public assistance 5.6% Food stamps / SNAP 6.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.5% High blood pressure 44.1% High cholesterol 43.9% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 12.1% Stroke 5.2% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 39.9% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 13.0% Cancer 10.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 31.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 22.0% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 15.4% No health insurance 16.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.2% Visited dentist 54.7% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 20.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 9 5.3%
Disability % Any disability 21.3% Under 18 27.4% 18–64 years 21.4% 65 and over 15.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.0% Public insurance 49.6% No insurance 22.5% Uninsured under 19 24.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 232 95.1% Spanish 16 6.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 16 6.9% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 243 99.6% Born in same state 243 99.6% Born in different state 93 38.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.4% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 43 17.6% Italian 19 7.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.5% Internet access 51.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63539
What city is ZIP code 63539 in?
ZIP code 63539 is primarily assigned to Ethel, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63539 in?
ZIP code 63539 falls within Macon County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 63539 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 63539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 63539 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 63539 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63539?
22% of residents in ZIP code 63539 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 63539 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 63539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 63539 in?
ZIP code 63539 observes the CST timezone.
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