63457 ZIP Code — Monticello, MO

Lewis County, Missouri

ZIP code 63457 is located in Monticello, Missouri, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 35.04 square miles and serves a population of 494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63457

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,091) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

494

population

35.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monticello	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63435 Canton (6.2 mi) 63452 Lewistown (7.1 mi) 63448 La Grange (9 mi) 63440 Ewing (9.4 mi) 63447 La Belle (9.6 mi) 63454 Maywood (12.4 mi) 62376 Ursa (15.1 mi) 63446 Knox City (16.2 mi) 63471 Taylor (17.1 mi) 63463 Philadelphia (17.8 mi) 63458 Newark (17.9 mi) 63430 Alexandria (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	494
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	35.04 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.0996
Longitude	-91.6996
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	33.7%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	32.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	12.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

494

Population

People per sq mi

31.4

Median age

$59,091

Median household income

$22,907

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.2%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

11.3%

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	103	20.9%
18 and over	391	79.1%
65 and over	95	19.2%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 3.4%

Black or African American 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	466	94.1%
Two or more races	17	3.4%
Black or African American	11	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	51.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	32.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	12.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	18.9%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$59,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 27.5%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.2%
Renter occupied	3.8%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	30.1%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	3.0%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	52.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.8%
Electricity	22.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.4%
Wood	12.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	22	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	12	11.3%
Households with children under 18	31	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	51.9%
Average household size	4.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	31.4%
Married	37.6%	38.4%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	13.3%	3.8%
Divorced	20.0%	26.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	81.8%
High school	4	12.1%
College / grad school	2	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.2%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Construction 9.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Other services 1.6%

Public administration 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	33.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	4.0%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	20.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	26.2%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	429	86.8%
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)	494	100.0%
Born in same state	494	100.0%
Born in different state	178	36.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	227	46%
French	13	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63457

What city is ZIP code 63457 in?

ZIP code 63457 is primarily assigned to Monticello, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63457 in?

ZIP code 63457 falls within Lewis County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63457 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 63457 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63457 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 63457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63457?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 63457?

The median home value in ZIP code 63457 is $150,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63457 in?

ZIP code 63457 observes the CST timezone.