63557 ZIP Code — New Boston, MO

Linn County, Missouri

ZIP code 63557 is located in New Boston, Missouri, within Linn County. It covers approximately 84.32 square miles and serves a population of 309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63557

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 $256,600.

Median household income is $61,875. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 63557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

309

population

84.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Boston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63566 Winigan (5.7 mi) 63539 Ethel (6.7 mi) 64631 Bucklin (10.4 mi) 63538 Elmer (11.4 mi) 64628 Brookfield (13.3 mi) 64674 Purdin (14.3 mi) 63558 New Cambria (16.8 mi) 63501 Kirksville (17.7 mi) 64653 Linneus (17.8 mi) 64630 Browning (17.9 mi) 63556 Milan (18.5 mi) 63549 La Plata (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	309
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	84.32 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	39.9717
Longitude	-92.8815
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	660

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	48.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	32.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	17.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

309

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$33,815

Per capita income

$256,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	36	11.7%
18 and over	273	88.3%
65 and over	101	32.7%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	294	93.3%
Two or more races	9	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.9%
Other race	6	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	48.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	32.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	17.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 28.6%

$50k–$75k 27.7%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	28.6%
$50k–$75k	27.7%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	63.6%
4 bedrooms	1.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	5.9%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.1%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	35.3%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	74.8%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	10	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	17	14.3%
Households with children under 18	24	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	52.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	22.1%
Married	61.7%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	13.0%
Divorced	6.4%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 51.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	6.7%
High school	41	68.3%
College / grad school	15	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 26.2%

Agriculture & mining 17.0%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Construction 8.5%

Retail trade 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	3.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.2%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	22.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.6

Poverty

All people 3.9%

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	57.1%
Retirement income	42.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	303	98.1%
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)	309	100.0%
Born in same state	306	99.0%
Born in different state	251	81.2%
Foreign born	3	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	37	12%
Arab	30	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	1.6%
Polish	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63557

What city is ZIP code 63557 in?

ZIP code 63557 is primarily assigned to New Boston, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63557 in?

ZIP code 63557 falls within Linn County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63557 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 63557 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 63557 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 63557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 63557 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 63557 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 63557?

ZIP code 63557 has an estimated population of 309 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63557 in?

ZIP code 63557 observes the CST timezone.