63563 ZIP Code — Rutledge, MO

Scotland County, Missouri

ZIP code 63563 is located in Rutledge, Missouri, within Scotland County. It covers approximately 75.14 square miles and serves a population of 605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 660.

About ZIP code 63563

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 $221,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

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.

College attainment at 13% 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. 55% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

605

population

75.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rutledge	Acceptable
Rutledge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63543 Gorin (5.1 mi) 63537 Edina (9 mi) 63474 Wyaconda (9.8 mi) 63531 Baring (10.4 mi) 63555 Memphis (12.6 mi) 63446 Knox City (12.6 mi) 63547 Hurdland (13.3 mi) 63452 Lewistown (18.7 mi) 63533 Brashear (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	605
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	75.14 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	40.3003
Longitude	-92.0734
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	61.2%	52.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	9.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	9.4%	4.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

605

Population

People per sq mi

19.7

Median age

Median household income

$16,827

Per capita income

$221,900

Median home value

$957

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

265

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	184	30.4%
18 and over	421	69.6%
65 and over	90	14.9%
Median age	19.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Asian 10%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	542	89.3%
Asian	61	10%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	52.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	9.2%	19.5%
Over $200k	9.4%	4.5%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 15.2%

$15k–$25k 21.9%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 4.0%

$75k–$100k 31.1%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	15.2%
$15k–$25k	21.9%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	4.0%
$75k–$100k	31.1%
$100k–$150k	1.3%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

$300k–$500k 30.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,900
Median rent / month	$957
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	46.6%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.5%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	36.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	19.1%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	12.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.6%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	18.5%
3 or more	44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	53.6%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	58	38.4%
Female householder, no spouse	18	11.9%
Households with children under 18	28	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	45.7%
Average household size	4.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	62.8%
Married	35.1%	32.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.5%	3.2%
Divorced	20.9%	1.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	87	60.4%
High school	25	17.4%
College / grad school	23	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.4%

Other services 11.9%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Professional & management 9.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	41.9%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	7.3%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	18.3%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	55.0%
Uninsured under 19	81.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	536	88.6%
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)	544	89.9%
Born in same state	544	89.9%
Born in different state	361	59.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	10.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	7.6%
Arab	16	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	1%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.0%
Internet access	71.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63563

What city is ZIP code 63563 in?

ZIP code 63563 is primarily assigned to Rutledge, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63563 in?

ZIP code 63563 falls within Knox County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63563 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 63563 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 63563 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 63563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 63563 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 63563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63563?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 63563 in?

ZIP code 63563 observes the CST timezone.