63443 ZIP Code — Hunnewell, MO

Shelby County, Missouri

ZIP code 63443 is located in Hunnewell, Missouri, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 50.96 square miles and serves a population of 305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63443

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $29,375. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 63443 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

305

population

50.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hunnewell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63468 Shelbina (7.1 mi) 63439 Emden (7.5 mi) 63456 Monroe City (9.9 mi) 63463 Philadelphia (10.9 mi) 63469 Shelbyville (11.9 mi) 65283 Stoutsville (13 mi) 65275 Paris (16.2 mi) 63440 Ewing (19 mi) 63437 Clarence (19.2 mi) 63461 Palmyra (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	305
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	50.96 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	39.7169
Longitude	-91.8812
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	80.8%	57.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

305

Population

People per sq mi

61.3

Median age

$29,375

Median household income

$21,944

Per capita income

$53,300

Median home value

$473

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

30.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

202

Housing units

2.5%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	8.5%
18 and over	279	91.5%
65 and over	132	43.3%
Median age	61.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	301	98.7%
Two or more races	4	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.8%	57.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 24.3%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	24.3%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	0.5%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
Median income	$29,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.8%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,300
Median rent / month	$473
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	56.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	16.9%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	25.4%
Propane / LP gas	50.3%
Wood	11.6%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	36.0%
Cohabiting couple	9	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	68	36.0%
Female householder, no spouse	44	23.3%
Households with children under 18	12	6.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	52.4%
Average household size	1.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	2.5%
Married	44.0%	55.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	8.8%	12.3%
Divorced	34.0%	27.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.8%

HS graduate 56.0%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 1.8%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	12.0%
Kindergarten	1	4.0%
Elementary school	18	72.0%
High school	3	12.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 23.4%

Other services 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Professional & management 8.1%

Retail trade 6.3%

Construction 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	5.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.2%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	8.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	20.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 30.8%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 31.2%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	12.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.1%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	21.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	300	98.4%
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)	305	100.0%
Born in same state	298	97.7%
Born in different state	254	83.3%
Foreign born	7	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	17.7%
Italian	34	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	10.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.0%
Internet access	73.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63443

What city is ZIP code 63443 in?

ZIP code 63443 is primarily assigned to Hunnewell, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63443 in?

ZIP code 63443 falls within Shelby County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63443 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 63443 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63443?

31% of residents in ZIP code 63443 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63443?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 63443 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 63443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 63443 in?

ZIP code 63443 observes the CST timezone.