63549 ZIP Code — La Plata, MO

Macon County, Missouri

ZIP code 63549 is located in La Plata, Missouri, within Macon County. It covers approximately 134.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63549

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 $118,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $47,574. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

2,381

population

134.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Plata	Acceptable
La Plata	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63530 Atlanta (5.9 mi) 63538 Elmer (8.3 mi) 63539 Ethel (14 mi) 63460 Novelty (14 mi) 63501 Kirksville (15.9 mi) 63532 Bevier (16 mi) 63552 Macon (16.6 mi) 63533 Brashear (16.8 mi) 63451 Leonard (16.9 mi) 63534 Callao (18.4 mi) 63547 Hurdland (18.5 mi) 63557 New Boston (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,381
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	134.94 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	39.9890
Longitude	-92.5167
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	58.8%	54.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	10.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,381

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$47,574

Median household income

$25,247

Per capita income

$118,700

Median home value

$459

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

858

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

117

20–24

119

122

25–34

125

35–44

175

45–54

178

55–59

60–64

157

65–74

160

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	506	21.3%
18 and over	1,875	78.7%
65 and over	646	27.1%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,321	96.9%
Two or more races	32	1.3%
Asian	17	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.6%
Black or African American	8	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	54.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	10.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$47,574

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,700
Median rent / month	$459
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.2%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.9%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Wood	9.2%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	437	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	68	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	147	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	239	26.8%
Households with children under 18	193	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	390	43.8%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	26.7%
Married	49.8%	45.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	6.1%	16.2%
Divorced	12.1%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	8.8%
Kindergarten	59	10.0%
Elementary school	184	31.1%
High school	110	18.6%
College / grad school	187	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Retail trade 21.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Construction 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 27.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	18.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,254	94.7%
Spanish	46	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,339	98.2%
Born in same state	2,334	98.0%
Born in different state	1,746	73.3%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.8%
Not a US citizen	10	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	340	14.3%
Italian	231	9.7%
Arab	204	8.6%
English	47	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.5%
Polish	7	0.3%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	76.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63549

What city is ZIP code 63549 in?

ZIP code 63549 is primarily assigned to La Plata, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63549 in?

ZIP code 63549 falls within Macon County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63549 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 63549 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 63549 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 63549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63549?

The median home value in ZIP code 63549 is $118,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 63549?

ZIP code 63549 has an estimated population of 2,381 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63549 in?

ZIP code 63549 observes the CST timezone.