63559 ZIP Code — Novinger, MO

Adair County, Missouri

ZIP code 63559 is located in Novinger, Missouri, within Adair County. It covers approximately 111.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63559

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,696. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63559 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,932

population

111.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Novinger	Acceptable
Novinger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63544 Green Castle (8.1 mi) 63501 Kirksville (9.6 mi) 63561 Queen City (10.6 mi) 63545 Green City (11.2 mi) 63546 Greentop (12 mi) 63541 Glenwood (14.9 mi) 63551 Livonia (15.1 mi) 63565 Unionville (17.3 mi) 63533 Brashear (17.5 mi) 63548 Lancaster (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,932
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	111.40 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.3115
Longitude	-92.7424
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	48.4%	56.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	13.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,932

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$56,696

Median household income

$27,261

Per capita income

$130,700

Median home value

$516

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

801

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

114

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

113

35–44

155

45–54

154

55–59

60–64

130

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	541	28.0%
18 and over	1,391	72.0%
65 and over	339	17.5%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,851	94.8%
Two or more races	55	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1%
Asian	13	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	56.7%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	13.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$56,696

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,700
Median rent / month	$516
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	33.4%
Propane / LP gas	52.2%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	114	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	116	19.1%
Households with children under 18	190	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	36.9%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	16.3%
Married	58.5%	62.5%
Separated	1.1%	0.7%
Widowed	3.2%	8.5%
Divorced	9.7%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 16.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	13.6%
Kindergarten	4	0.9%
Elementary school	192	43.6%
High school	79	18.0%
College / grad school	105	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Construction 19.5%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Professional & management 5.5%

Retail trade 5.3%

Public administration 4.2%

Information 3.7%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.5%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	24.4%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 25.8%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,704	88.2%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,926	99.7%
Born in same state	1,916	99.2%
Born in different state	1,357	70.2%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	209	10.8%
Arab	205	10.6%
Italian	122	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	2.2%
Polish	22	1.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63559

What city is ZIP code 63559 in?

ZIP code 63559 is primarily assigned to Novinger, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63559 in?

ZIP code 63559 falls within Adair County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63559 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 63559 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63559?

19% of residents in ZIP code 63559 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63559 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 63559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63559?

The median home value in ZIP code 63559 is $130,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 63559 in?

ZIP code 63559 observes the CST timezone.