63654 ZIP Code — Lesterville, MO

Reynolds County, Missouri

ZIP code 63654 is located in Lesterville, Missouri, within Reynolds County. It covers approximately 71.40 square miles and serves a population of 582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63654

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,183. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 63654 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

582

population

71.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63654 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63654

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63654. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lesterville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63633 Centerville (7.1 mi) 63625 Black (10.2 mi) 63665 Redford (10.8 mi) 63675 Vulcan (13.5 mi) 63620 Annapolis (13.6 mi) 63650 Ironton (14.6 mi) 63656 Middle Brook (16.8 mi) 63636 Des Arc (16.9 mi) 63638 Ellington (17.3 mi) 65439 Bixby (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	582
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	71.40 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	37.4767
Longitude	-90.8440
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	55.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

582

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$27,183

Median household income

$23,565

Per capita income

$182,000

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

404

Housing units

14.0%

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	79	13.6%
18 and over	503	86.4%
65 and over	194	33.3%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	559	94.3%
Two or more races	21	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	55.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.7%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 30.9%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 8.7%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	30.9%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	8.7%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
Median income	$27,183

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 40.2%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,000
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	38.4%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	23.0%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.7%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	36.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Wood	45.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	117	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	45	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	94	35.5%
Households with children under 18	18	6.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	162	61.1%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	22.6%
Married	48.7%	39.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	32.3%
Divorced	19.4%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 48.5%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	44.4%
High school	17	17.2%
College / grad school	31	31.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Retail trade 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Construction 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Professional & management 1.9%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 19.7%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.5%
Retirement income	57.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.9%
Under 18	19.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	59.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	568	97.6%
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)	577	99.1%
Born in same state	577	99.1%
Born in different state	381	65.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	142	24.4%
French	70	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	10.3%
English	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63654

What city is ZIP code 63654 in?

ZIP code 63654 is primarily assigned to Lesterville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63654 in?

ZIP code 63654 falls within Reynolds County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63654 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 63654 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 63654 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 63654 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 63654 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 63654 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63654?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 63654 in?

ZIP code 63654 observes the CST timezone.