63548 ZIP Code — Lancaster, MO

Schuyler County, Missouri

ZIP code 63548 is located in Lancaster, Missouri, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 83.99 square miles and serves a population of 882 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63548

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 $115,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $48,929. 47% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

882

population

83.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lancaster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63541 Glenwood (6.3 mi) 63536 Downing (6.8 mi) 63561 Queen City (9.4 mi) 63551 Livonia (11.9 mi) 63546 Greentop (13.1 mi) 52572 Moulton (13.1 mi) 52584 Pulaski (16.8 mi) 52537 Bloomfield (16.9 mi) 63555 Memphis (17.4 mi) 52555 Exline (17.4 mi) 63559 Novinger (19.5 mi) 52552 Drakesville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	882
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	83.99 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	40.5349
Longitude	-92.5152
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	61.0%	56.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	30.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

882

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$48,929

Median household income

$25,374

Per capita income

$115,000

Median home value

$444

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

429

Housing units

26.6%

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	192	21.8%
18 and over	690	78.2%
65 and over	208	23.6%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Asian 2.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	834	93.9%
Asian	26	2.9%
Two or more races	22	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	56.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	30.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	12.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 22.6%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	22.6%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
Median income	$48,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,000
Median rent / month	$444
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	41.9%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	21.7%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.7%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	42.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	42.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	55	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	83	28.4%
Households with children under 18	65	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	44.2%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	9.6%
Married	53.9%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	2.2%	7.2%
Divorced	5.3%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.3%
Kindergarten	19	12.7%
Elementary school	82	54.7%
High school	29	19.3%
College / grad school	18	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Professional & management 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Construction 10.6%

Retail trade 8.5%

Other services 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 2.7%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	13.5%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.2%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	28.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	827	93.8%
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)	856	97.1%
Born in same state	856	97.1%
Born in different state	583	66.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	2.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	149	16.9%
French	86	9.8%
Italian	69	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	1.5%
English	11	1.2%
Irish	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63548

What city is ZIP code 63548 in?

ZIP code 63548 is primarily assigned to Lancaster, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63548 in?

ZIP code 63548 falls within Schuyler County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63548 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 63548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 63548 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 63548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63548?

The median home value in ZIP code 63548 is $115,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 63548?

ZIP code 63548 has an estimated population of 882 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63548 in?

ZIP code 63548 observes the CST timezone.