63459 ZIP Code — New London, MO

Ralls County, Missouri

ZIP code 63459 is located in New London, Missouri, within Ralls County. It covers approximately 139.08 square miles and serves a population of 4,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63459

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 $151,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,295. 46% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,523

population

139.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New London	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63441 Frankford (6.3 mi) 63401 Hannibal (10.1 mi) 63436 Center (10.2 mi) 62345 Kinderhook (10.8 mi) 62343 Hull (11.5 mi) 63339 Curryville (13.9 mi) 62356 New Canton (15.8 mi) 63461 Palmyra (17.8 mi) 62360 Payson (18 mi) 62370 Rockport (18.4 mi) 63353 Louisiana (19 mi) 63456 Monroe City (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,523
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	139.08 sq mi
Water area	3.64 sq mi
Latitude	39.5609
Longitude	-91.3722
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	40.6%	47.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	17.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,523

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$63,295

Median household income

$28,364

Per capita income

$151,900

Median home value

$798

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,734

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

136

5–9

123

170

10–14

154

211

15–19

192

20–24

292

25–34

266

265

35–44

241

315

45–54

286

227

55–59

207

168

60–64

152

205

65–74

187

180

75–84

163

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	959	21.2%
18 and over	3,564	78.8%
65 and over	832	18.4%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Black or African American 3.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,154	90.1%
Black or African American	167	3.6%
Two or more races	150	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	85	1.8%
Other race	40	0.9%
Asian	7	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	47.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	17.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$63,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,900
Median rent / month	$798
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.2%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	36.7%
Wood	7.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	977	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	77	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	316	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	308	18.4%
Households with children under 18	451	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	614	36.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	20.7%
Married	53.0%	59.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%
Widowed	2.7%	5.7%
Divorced	9.0%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 50.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	1.9%
Kindergarten	28	2.8%
Elementary school	525	52.8%
High school	303	30.5%
College / grad school	120	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Retail trade 14.6%

Public administration 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Construction 7.1%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,348	96.1%
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)	4,519	99.9%
Born in same state	4,511	99.7%
Born in different state	3,579	79.1%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	462	10.2%
Italian	390	8.6%
French	328	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	179	4%
English	22	0.5%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63459

What city is ZIP code 63459 in?

ZIP code 63459 is primarily assigned to New London, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63459 in?

ZIP code 63459 falls within Ralls County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63459 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 63459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63459 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 63459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63459?

The median home value in ZIP code 63459 is $151,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 63459?

ZIP code 63459 has an estimated population of 4,523 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63459 in?

ZIP code 63459 observes the CST timezone.