63446 ZIP Code — Knox City, MO

Knox County, Missouri

ZIP code 63446 is located in Knox City, Missouri, within Knox County. It covers approximately 105.90 square miles and serves a population of 313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63446

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 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,119. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 63446 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

313

population

105.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63446 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63446

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knox City	Acceptable
Knox City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63537 Edina (4.6 mi) 63447 La Belle (8.8 mi) 63452 Lewistown (9.1 mi) 63458 Newark (9.2 mi) 63563 Rutledge (12.6 mi) 63547 Hurdland (13.9 mi) 63460 Novelty (14.8 mi) 63543 Gorin (15.6 mi) 63474 Wyaconda (15.7 mi) 63457 Monticello (16.2 mi) 63531 Baring (16.5 mi) 63440 Ewing (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	313
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	105.90 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	40.1261
Longitude	-92.0039
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	71.5%	59.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	26.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	13.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

313

Population

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$55,119

Median household income

$24,211

Per capita income

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	40	12.8%
18 and over	273	87.2%
65 and over	119	38.0%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	311	99.4%
Black or African American	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.5%	59.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	26.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	13.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 53.4%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	53.4%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	0.7%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
Median income	$55,119

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	46.3%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	28.7%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.6%
Electricity	36.3%
Propane / LP gas	32.9%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	34	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	24	16.4%
Households with children under 18	17	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	54.8%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	23.1%
Married	68.2%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	4.8%
Divorced	12.1%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	35.0%
High school	6	10.0%
College / grad school	29	48.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Public administration 11.7%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Professional & management 10.2%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.8%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	300	95.8%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	313	100.0%
Born in same state	306	97.8%
Born in different state	200	63.9%
Foreign born	7	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	10.5%
Italian	23	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	4.5%
English	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63446

What city is ZIP code 63446 in?

ZIP code 63446 is primarily assigned to Knox City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63446 in?

ZIP code 63446 falls within Knox County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63446 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 63446 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 63446 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 63446 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63446?

11% 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 63446 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 63446 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 63446 in?

ZIP code 63446 observes the CST timezone.