63656 ZIP Code — Middle Brook, MO

Iron County, Missouri

ZIP code 63656 is located in Middle Brook, Missouri, within Iron County. It covers approximately 70.38 square miles and serves a population of 580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63656

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,406. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63656 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

580

population

70.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63656 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middle Brook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63650 Ironton (5.4 mi) 63631 Caledonia (6.2 mi) 63624 Bismarck (6.3 mi) 63648 Irondale (8.5 mi) 63637 Doe Run (10.6 mi) 63601 Park Hills (11.5 mi) 63653 Leadwood (13.2 mi) 63622 Belgrade (13.3 mi) 63660 Mineral Point (15.2 mi) 63654 Lesterville (16.8 mi) 63640 Farmington (18.6 mi) 63620 Annapolis (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	580
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	70.38 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	37.6894
Longitude	-90.6949
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	52.3%	58.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	31.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

580

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$66,406

Median household income

$27,496

Per capita income

$115,700

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

278

Housing units

15.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	13.4%
18 and over	502	86.6%
65 and over	127	21.9%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	521	88.2%
Two or more races	50	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.9%
Asian	9	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	58.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	31.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	26.9%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
Median income	$66,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,700
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	28.2%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	26.6%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	57.5%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%
Wood	15.5%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	33	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	32	14.6%
Households with children under 18	40	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	38.8%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	22.2%
Married	62.3%	56.6%
Separated	2.3%	1.3%
Widowed	2.3%	2.4%
Divorced	19.1%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	11.8%
Elementary school	46	45.1%
High school	10	9.8%
College / grad school	34	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Professional & management 13.8%

Construction 11.4%

Other services 10.7%

Retail trade 10.3%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	26.6%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.9

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.5%
Retirement income	44.3%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	59.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	570	98.3%
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)	580	100.0%
Born in same state	580	100.0%
Born in different state	453	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	15.3%
French	51	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	7.8%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63656

What city is ZIP code 63656 in?

ZIP code 63656 is primarily assigned to Middle Brook, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63656 in?

ZIP code 63656 falls within Iron County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63656 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 63656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 63656 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 63656 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63656?

The median home value in ZIP code 63656 is $115,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 63656?

ZIP code 63656 has an estimated population of 580 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63656 in?

ZIP code 63656 observes the CST timezone.