63556 ZIP Code — Milan, MO

Sullivan County, Missouri

ZIP code 63556 is located in Milan, Missouri, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 241.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63556

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 $95,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,698. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 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.

Overall, ZIP code 63556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,380

population

241.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milan	Acceptable
Milan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63545 Green City (10 mi) 64641 Galt (11.9 mi) 63566 Winigan (13 mi) 64630 Browning (13.5 mi) 63560 Pollock (13.7 mi) 63544 Green Castle (13.7 mi) 64667 Newtown (14.6 mi) 64674 Purdin (14.9 mi) 63557 New Boston (18.5 mi) 64655 Lucerne (19.5 mi) 64653 Linneus (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,380
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	211

Geography
Land area	241.59 sq mi
Water area	1.73 sq mi
Latitude	40.1797
Longitude	-93.1021
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	53.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	35.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,380

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$55,698

Median household income

$24,540

Per capita income

$95,400

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,314

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

125

5–9

130

10–14

166

15–19

173

20–24

194

25–34

202

190

35–44

197

218

45–54

227

108

55–59

113

101

60–64

105

211

65–74

219

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	748	22.1%
18 and over	2,632	77.9%
65 and over	664	19.6%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.2%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Other race 9.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Black or African American 4.6%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,549	64.2%
Hispanic or Latino	588	14.8%
Other race	383	9.7%
Two or more races	224	5.6%
Black or African American	184	4.6%
Asian	40	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	53.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	35.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$55,698

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 35.9%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,400
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	34.0%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.0%
Electricity	27.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	512	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	96	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	208	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	270	24.9%
Households with children under 18	330	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	339	31.2%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	19.4%
Married	45.7%	46.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%
Widowed	4.3%	13.8%
Divorced	14.8%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.9%
Kindergarten	24	3.2%
Elementary school	355	47.4%
High school	268	35.8%
College / grad school	95	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.5%

Retail trade 19.9%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Professional & management 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Other services 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Construction 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.6%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.0%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	34.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.1%
Carpool	33.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 26.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	25.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,203	94.8%
Spanish	449	14.0%
Other Indo-European	329	10.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	58	1.8%
Other languages	26	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,802	82.9%
Born in same state	2,686	79.5%
Born in different state	2,231	66.0%
Foreign born	116	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	578	17.1%
Not a US citizen	256	44.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	462	13.7%
French	252	7.5%
Italian	114	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.5%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63556

What city is ZIP code 63556 in?

ZIP code 63556 is primarily assigned to Milan, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63556 in?

ZIP code 63556 falls within Sullivan County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63556?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63556?

15% of residents in ZIP code 63556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63556 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 63556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63556?

The median home value in ZIP code 63556 is $95,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 63556 in?

ZIP code 63556 observes the CST timezone.