63447 ZIP Code — La Belle, MO

Lewis County, Missouri

ZIP code 63447 is located in La Belle, Missouri, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 90.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660/573.

About ZIP code 63447

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $36,750. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 63447 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,217

population

90.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Belle	Acceptable
La Belle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63452 Lewistown (3.9 mi) 63458 Newark (8.3 mi) 63446 Knox City (8.8 mi) 63457 Monticello (9.6 mi) 63440 Ewing (9.7 mi) 63537 Edina (13.4 mi) 63435 Canton (14.9 mi) 63463 Philadelphia (15.1 mi) 63439 Emden (15.6 mi) 63469 Shelbyville (16.1 mi) 63454 Maywood (16.6 mi) 63448 La Grange (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,217
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	90.25 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	40.0503
Longitude	-91.8695
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660/573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	32.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	12.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,217

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$36,750

Median household income

$15,873

Per capita income

$67,900

Median home value

$469

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

38.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

8.6%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	366	30.1%
18 and over	851	69.9%
65 and over	223	18.3%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Black or African American 7.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,090	89.4%
Black or African American	96	7.9%
Two or more races	31	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	32.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	12.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 24.0%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	24.0%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$36,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.7%

$50k–$100k 46.7%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,900
Median rent / month	$469
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	23.9%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.5%
Electricity	46.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	104	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	69	20.5%
Households with children under 18	92	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	36.2%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.4%	28.5%
Married	30.8%	42.8%
Separated	2.6%	0.5%
Widowed	3.0%	14.1%
Divorced	19.2%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.7%
Kindergarten	24	6.4%
Elementary school	235	63.0%
High school	63	16.9%
College / grad school	41	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.3%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Professional & management 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Retail trade 6.0%

Public administration 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Construction 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 38.6%

Under 18 years 47.8%

18 and over 34.4%

Married-couple families 18.3%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	24.4%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.2%
Public insurance	58.0%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,168	96.0%
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)	1,217	100.0%
Born in same state	1,215	99.8%
Born in different state	572	47.0%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	216	17.7%
French	89	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	6.5%
English	19	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.7%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63447

What city is ZIP code 63447 in?

ZIP code 63447 is primarily assigned to La Belle, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63447 in?

ZIP code 63447 falls within Lewis County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63447?

39% of residents in ZIP code 63447 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 63447 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 63447 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63447?

9% 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 63447 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 63447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 63447 in?

ZIP code 63447 observes the CST timezone.