63460 ZIP Code — Novelty, MO

Knox County, Missouri

ZIP code 63460 is located in Novelty, Missouri, within Knox County. It covers approximately 79.66 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63460

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

Median household income is $88,125. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 45% of workers work from home.

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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 44% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 63460 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

255

population

79.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Novelty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63547 Hurdland (9.1 mi) 63451 Leonard (9.2 mi) 63530 Atlanta (13.5 mi) 63537 Edina (13.7 mi) 63458 Newark (13.7 mi) 63549 La Plata (14 mi) 63446 Knox City (14.8 mi) 63531 Baring (15.3 mi) 63533 Brashear (15.6 mi) 63469 Shelbyville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	79.66 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	40.0387
Longitude	-92.2602
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	56.3%	59.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	26.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	13.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

People per sq mi

55.5

Median age

$88,125

Median household income

$34,753

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.2%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	3.5%
18 and over	246	96.5%
65 and over	40	15.7%
Median age	55.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	248	97.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	59.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	26.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	13.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 20.8%

$35k–$50k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 41.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	20.8%
$35k–$50k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	41.5%
Median income	$88,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 23.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.2%
Renter occupied	3.8%
Vacant	50.0%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	32.1%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	22.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	24.5%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.4%
Electricity	30.2%
Propane / LP gas	50.9%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	10	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	7	13.2%
Households with children under 18	2	3.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	52.8%
Average household size	4.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.4%	28.2%
Married	23.8%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	0.0%	7.7%
Divorced	70.8%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 68.8%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	2	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 35.4%

Agriculture & mining 23.6%

Public administration 21.9%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Professional & management 1.7%

Education & healthcare 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	35.4%
Sales & office	8.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.6%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	15.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	44.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.0%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.1%
Under 18	22.2%
18–64 years	39.8%
65 and over	7.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.5%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	44.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	252	98.8%
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)	255	100.0%
Born in same state	255	100.0%
Born in different state	167	65.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	8.2%
Arab	17	6.7%
Italian	16	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	2.4%
French	6	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.8%
Internet access	77.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63460

What city is ZIP code 63460 in?

ZIP code 63460 is primarily assigned to Novelty, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63460 in?

ZIP code 63460 falls within Knox County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63460 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 63460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 63460 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 63460 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63460?

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 population of ZIP code 63460?

ZIP code 63460 has an estimated population of 255 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63460 in?

ZIP code 63460 observes the CST timezone.