63501 ZIP Code — Kirksville, MO

Adair County, Missouri

ZIP code 63501 is located in Kirksville, Missouri, within Adair County. It covers approximately 206.29 square miles and serves a population of 20,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63501

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

The gap between median ($48,157) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

20,924

population

206.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirksville	Acceptable
Kirksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63559 Novinger (9.6 mi) 63533 Brashear (13.8 mi) 63544 Green Castle (13.8 mi) 63546 Greentop (14.4 mi) 63545 Green City (14.4 mi) 63538 Elmer (15.6 mi) 63549 La Plata (15.9 mi) 63566 Winigan (16.1 mi) 63561 Queen City (16.7 mi) 63557 New Boston (17.7 mi) 63539 Ethel (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,924
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	206.29 sq mi
Water area	1.24 sq mi
Latitude	40.1802
Longitude	-92.6857
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	58.4%	56.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	27.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	13.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

20,924

Population

101

People per sq mi

26.8

Median age

$48,157

Median household income

$29,522

Per capita income

$145,900

Median home value

$760

Median monthly rent

56.5%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

6,083

Housing units

37.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

479

Under 5

524

420

5–9

459

524

10–14

574

1,190

15–19

1,303

2,149

20–24

2,351

1,030

25–34

1,127

847

35–44

927

981

45–54

1,074

521

55–59

569

418

60–64

458

763

65–74

834

462

75–84

506

207

85+

227

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,615	17.3%
18 and over	17,309	82.7%
65 and over	2,999	14.3%
Median age	26.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Black or African American 4.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	18,563	87.6%
Black or African American	1,035	4.9%
Two or more races	647	3.1%
Asian	459	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	265	1.3%
Other race	115	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	105	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	56.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	27.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	13.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$48,157

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,900
Median rent / month	$760
Owner occupied	56.5%
Renter occupied	43.5%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.9%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.8%
Electricity	52.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,027	41.1%
Cohabiting couple	478	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,607	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,257	30.6%
Households with children under 18	1,576	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,934	26.2%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	48.0%
Married	38.3%	33.5%
Separated	0.9%	1.2%
Widowed	3.5%	7.1%
Divorced	7.9%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 21.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	37.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	230	2.7%
Kindergarten	107	1.3%
Elementary school	1,645	19.6%
High school	775	9.2%
College / grad school	5,635	67.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.8

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.3%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	26.8%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	79.9%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	665	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	25.8%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,921	95.2%
Spanish	766	3.8%
Other Indo-European	194	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	411	2.1%
Other languages	125	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,920	95.2%
Born in same state	19,851	94.9%
Born in different state	13,836	66.1%
Foreign born	69	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,004	4.8%
Not a US citizen	239	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,707	12.9%
French	1,999	9.6%
Arab	1,071	5.1%
English	260	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	209	1%
Irish	60	0.3%
Dutch	23	0.1%
German	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63501

What city is ZIP code 63501 in?

ZIP code 63501 is primarily assigned to Kirksville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63501 in?

ZIP code 63501 falls within Adair County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63501?

25% of residents in ZIP code 63501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63501?

The median home value in ZIP code 63501 is $145,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 63501?

ZIP code 63501 has an estimated population of 20,924 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63501?

The median household income in ZIP code 63501 is $48,157, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63501 in?

ZIP code 63501 observes the CST timezone.