63462 ZIP Code — Perry, MO

Ralls County, Missouri

ZIP code 63462 is located in Perry, Missouri, within Ralls County. It covers approximately 124.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63462

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 $120,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 63462 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,461

population

124.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perry	Acceptable
Perry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65282 Santa Fe (7.8 mi) 63436 Center (9.4 mi) 65283 Stoutsville (10.1 mi) 63345 Farber (12.1 mi) 63352 Laddonia (12.8 mi) 63382 Vandalia (14.1 mi) 65280 Rush Hill (15.8 mi) 63456 Monroe City (16.9 mi) 65275 Paris (17 mi) 65265 Mexico (17.5 mi) 63339 Curryville (19 mi) 63459 New London (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,461
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	124.50 sq mi
Water area	7.86 sq mi
Latitude	39.4271
Longitude	-91.6956
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	67.3%	47.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	17.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,461

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$45,500

Median household income

$24,564

Per capita income

$120,000

Median home value

$531

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

855

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

108

25–34

118

35–44

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

120

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	315	21.6%
18 and over	1,146	78.4%
65 and over	338	23.1%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Two or more races 8.5%

Other race 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,289	80.2%
Hispanic or Latino	147	9.1%
Two or more races	136	8.5%
Other race	36	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.3%	47.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	17.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$45,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 40.0%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,000
Median rent / month	$531
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	37.2%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.1%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.5%
Electricity	36.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Wood	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	316	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	144	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	123	20.4%
Households with children under 18	147	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	32.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	15.2%
Married	51.9%	61.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	5.3%	6.5%
Divorced	3.6%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.8%
Kindergarten	33	20.0%
Elementary school	51	30.9%
High school	37	22.4%
College / grad school	36	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.1%

Public administration 16.1%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Construction 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Professional & management 6.9%

Retail trade 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.8%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	25.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.7%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	33.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,268	86.8%
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)	1,452	99.4%
Born in same state	1,429	97.8%
Born in different state	1,183	81.0%
Foreign born	23	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	299	20.5%
Arab	180	12.3%
Italian	138	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	2.3%
Dutch	4	0.3%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63462

What city is ZIP code 63462 in?

ZIP code 63462 is primarily assigned to Perry, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63462 in?

ZIP code 63462 falls within Ralls County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63462?

18% of residents in ZIP code 63462 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 63462 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 63462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63462 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 63462 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63462?

The median home value in ZIP code 63462 is $120,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63462 in?

ZIP code 63462 observes the CST timezone.