63954 ZIP Code — Neelyville, MO

Butler County, Missouri

ZIP code 63954 is located in Neelyville, Missouri, within Butler County. It covers approximately 108.60 square miles and serves a population of 946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63954

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 $71,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,523) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 63954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

946

population

108.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neelyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63945 Harviell (8.4 mi) 63961 Qulin (10 mi) 63953 Naylor (10.2 mi) 63901 Poplar Bluff (11.8 mi) 63955 Oxly (12.4 mi) 72456 Pollard (12.5 mi) 63939 Fairdealing (12.6 mi) 63932 Broseley (14.9 mi) 72422 Corning (15.4 mi) 72454 Piggott (17.6 mi) 72470 Success (17.7 mi) 72435 Knobel (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	946
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	108.60 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	36.5865
Longitude	-90.4647
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	62.8%	60.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	27.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

946

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$43,523

Median household income

$33,955

Per capita income

$71,500

Median home value

$521

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

363

Housing units

6.5%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	173	18.3%
18 and over	773	81.7%
65 and over	176	18.6%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Two or more races 8%

Black or African American 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	793	83.3%
Two or more races	76	8%
Black or African American	75	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	60.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	27.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 22.9%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	22.9%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$43,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$1M+ 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,500
Median rent / month	$521
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.8%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	20.9%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.0%
Electricity	46.0%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	176	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	37	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	74	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	67	18.9%
Households with children under 18	76	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	37.9%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	14.6%
Married	36.3%	57.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	2.1%	3.9%
Divorced	16.4%	20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.8%
Kindergarten	17	8.2%
Elementary school	100	48.1%
High school	44	21.2%
College / grad school	35	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 21.1%

Retail trade 20.7%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.8%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Construction 6.5%

Other services 4.3%

Professional & management 1.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	26.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	6.3%
Walk	12.5%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 72.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	21.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.9%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	25.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	920	97.3%
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)	946	100.0%
Born in same state	946	100.0%
Born in different state	634	67.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	207	21.9%
Italian	187	19.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	7.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63954

What city is ZIP code 63954 in?

ZIP code 63954 is primarily assigned to Neelyville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63954 in?

ZIP code 63954 falls within Butler County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63954 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 63954 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63954?

7% 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 63954?

25% of residents in ZIP code 63954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63954?

The median home value in ZIP code 63954 is $71,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 63954 in?

ZIP code 63954 observes the CST timezone.