63940 ZIP Code — Fisk, MO

Butler County, Missouri

ZIP code 63940 is located in Fisk, Missouri, within Butler County. It covers approximately 54.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63940

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 $140,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,250. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 63940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,419

population

54.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fisk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63936 Dudley (4.9 mi) 63932 Broseley (6.1 mi) 63960 Puxico (12.2 mi) 63901 Poplar Bluff (13.1 mi) 63966 Wappapello (13.8 mi) 63822 Bernie (13.9 mi) 63841 Dexter (14.1 mi) 63961 Qulin (15.4 mi) 63825 Bloomfield (17.6 mi) 63967 Williamsville (18.5 mi) 63954 Neelyville (19.3 mi) 63933 Campbell (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,419
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	54.70 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	36.7905
Longitude	-90.2270
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	52.8%	60.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	27.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,419

Population

People per sq mi

58.2

Median age

$49,250

Median household income

$28,720

Per capita income

$140,800

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

534

Housing units

3.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

100

60–64

120

119

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	262	18.5%
18 and over	1,157	81.5%
65 and over	478	33.7%
Median age	58.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 6.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,326	93.4%
Two or more races	93	6.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	60.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	27.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 15.9%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.9%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$49,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,800
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	17.1%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.5%
Electricity	44.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.3%
No fuel used	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	288	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	130	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	159	26.8%
Households with children under 18	118	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	347	58.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	5.5%
Married	50.4%	49.8%
Separated	2.7%	1.1%
Widowed	2.7%	16.9%
Divorced	19.4%	26.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	3.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	7.8%
Kindergarten	37	11.5%
Elementary school	97	30.1%
High school	66	20.5%
College / grad school	97	30.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Other services 18.7%

Retail trade 11.3%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Construction 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Professional & management 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.9%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	16.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.3%
Carpool	23.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.3%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.1%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	26.7%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	30.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,368	96.4%
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)	1,419	100.0%
Born in same state	1,419	100.0%
Born in different state	1,164	82.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	211	14.9%
Arab	193	13.6%
French	149	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.9%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63940

What city is ZIP code 63940 in?

ZIP code 63940 is primarily assigned to Fisk, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63940 in?

ZIP code 63940 falls within Butler County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63940 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 63940 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 63940 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 63940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63940?

4% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 63940?

19% of residents in ZIP code 63940 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 63940 in?

ZIP code 63940 observes the CST timezone.