63663 ZIP Code — Pilot Knob, MO

Iron County, Missouri

ZIP code 63663 is located in Pilot Knob, Missouri, within Iron County. It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of 759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63663

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $46,875. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 63663 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

759
population
0.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63663 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63663

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City Status
Pilot Knob Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 759
Population density 961 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 093
Geography
Land area 0.79 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 37.6271
Longitude -90.6514
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 61.6% 58.1% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 31.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 4.2% 9.5% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 1.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

759
Population
961
People per sq mi
44.0
Median age
$46,875
Median household income
$24,765
Per capita income
$107,500
Median home value
$645
Median monthly rent
57.1%
Home ownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
213
Housing units
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
42
18
5–9
20
3
10–14
4
29
15–19
31
38
20–24
42
29
25–34
31
29
35–44
31
42
45–54
46
51
55–59
56
18
60–64
19
43
65–74
47
19
75–84
21
5
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814218.7%
18 and over61781.3%
65 and over14118.6%
Median age44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%
Two or more races 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
GroupCount%
White65379.1%
Two or more races9311.3%
Hispanic or Latino678.1%
Asian70.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.6% 58.1% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 31.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 4.2% 9.5% 19.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 1.1% 5.2%
$10k–$15k 4.9%
$15k–$25k 14.5%
$25k–$35k 14.2%
$35k–$50k 18.2%
$50k–$75k 10.2%
$75k–$100k 24.7%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 0.6%
$200k+ 1.5%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k4.9%
$15k–$25k14.5%
$25k–$35k14.2%
$35k–$50k18.2%
$50k–$75k10.2%
$75k–$100k24.7%
$100k–$150k11.1%
$150k–$200k0.6%
$200k+1.5%
Median income$46,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%
$50k–$100k 31.4%
$100k–$150k 51.4%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
$200k–$300k 7.0%
$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$107,500
Median rent / month$645
Owner occupied57.1%
Renter occupied42.9%
Vacant8.0%
Single-family detached67.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.5%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20091.4%
1990–19995.1%
1980–198919.3%
1970–197925.0%
1960–196917.3%
1950–19599.1%
1940–19496.5%
1939 or earlier16.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom17.3%
2 bedrooms30.7%
3 bedrooms45.5%
4 bedrooms4.0%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle44.1%
2 vehicles45.4%
3 or more10.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.9%
Electricity40.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14344.1%
Cohabiting couple319.6%
Male householder, no spouse5918.2%
Female householder, no spouse9128.1%
Households with children under 187121.9%
Households with seniors (65+)11736.1%
Average household size2.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.4%26.1%
Married44.2%44.0%
Separated3.5%3.2%
Widowed4.9%8.9%
Divorced18.9%17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 14.8%
HS graduate 44.6%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 7.5%
Graduate / professional 1.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.6%
Bachelor's or higher8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1212.5%
Kindergarten99.4%
Elementary school3132.3%
High school1212.5%
College / grad school3233.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%
Finance & real estate 15.8%
Retail trade 11.0%
Manufacturing 9.6%
Public administration 8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%
Other services 5.9%
Construction 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Professional & management 2.5%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.3%
Service26.0%
Sales & office7.1%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation17.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.2%
Government21.8%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.1%
Carpool13.4%
Public transit0.9%
Walk1.1%
Work from home2.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 17.6%
Under 18 years 33.1%
18 and over 14.2%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.5%
Retirement income31.8%
Supplemental Security10.5%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP18.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.0%
High blood pressure37.7%
High cholesterol37.2%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease9.9%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis34.3%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease12.5%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.4%
Binge drinking14.6%
No physical activity34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.2%
Depression25.5%
Fair or poor health23.0%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health15.7%
No health insurance18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.5%
Visited dentist50.5%
Cholesterol screening86.5%
Teeth loss25.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans396.3%
Disability%
Any disability31.0%
Under 182.8%
18–64 years35.7%
65 and over43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance38.4%
Public insurance47.5%
No insurance22.4%
Uninsured under 194.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only67889.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)75299.1%
Born in same state73897.2%
Born in different state53370.2%
Foreign born141.8%
Naturalized citizen70.9%
Not a US citizen7100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13317.5%
French557.2%
AncestryCount%
English324.2%
Arab283.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63663

What city is ZIP code 63663 in?

ZIP code 63663 is primarily assigned to Pilot Knob, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63663 in?

ZIP code 63663 falls within Iron County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63663?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 63663 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 63663 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63663?

18% of residents in ZIP code 63663 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63663?

The median home value in ZIP code 63663 is $107,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 63663 in?

ZIP code 63663 observes the CST timezone.

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