63961 ZIP Code — Qulin, MO

Butler County, Missouri

ZIP code 63961 is located in Qulin, Missouri, within Butler County. It covers approximately 89.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63961

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($40,823) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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.

Overall, ZIP code 63961 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.

1,853

population

89.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63961 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63961

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63961. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Qulin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63932 Broseley (9.3 mi) 63933 Campbell (9.7 mi) 72456 Pollard (9.9 mi) 63954 Neelyville (10 mi) 72454 Piggott (11.4 mi) 63940 Fisk (15.4 mi) 63863 Malden (15.5 mi) 63901 Poplar Bluff (16 mi) 72430 Greenway (16.9 mi) 63945 Harviell (17.1 mi) 63822 Bernie (17.3 mi) 63936 Dudley (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,853
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	89.67 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	36.5733
Longitude	-90.2854
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	60.5%	60.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	27.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,853

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$40,823

Median household income

$27,903

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

$635

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

625

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

157

15–19

113

129

20–24

25–34

182

35–44

130

121

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	400	21.6%
18 and over	1,453	78.4%
65 and over	319	17.2%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,812	97.8%
Two or more races	26	1.4%
Black or African American	15	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	60.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	27.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 21.7%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	21.7%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$40,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$635
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	31.9%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	41.0%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	59.7%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	42	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	167	25.6%
Female householder, no spouse	214	32.8%
Households with children under 18	146	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	39.7%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	38.2%
Married	25.8%	33.0%
Separated	0.2%	6.2%
Widowed	5.7%	14.3%
Divorced	22.7%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.2%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	5.5%
Kindergarten	4	0.9%
Elementary school	137	29.2%
High school	138	29.4%
College / grad school	164	35.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.3%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 16.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Information 2.8%

Construction 2.2%

Professional & management 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	33.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	19.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	55.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,744	94.1%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	8	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,845	99.6%
Born in same state	1,845	99.6%
Born in different state	1,562	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	301	16.2%
French	194	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	123	6.6%
Polish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63961

What city is ZIP code 63961 in?

ZIP code 63961 is primarily assigned to Qulin, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63961 in?

ZIP code 63961 falls within Butler County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63961?

9% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 63961?

20% of residents in ZIP code 63961 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63961 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 63961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63961?

The median home value in ZIP code 63961 is $86,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 63961 in?

ZIP code 63961 observes the CST timezone.