63468 ZIP Code — Shelbina, MO

Shelby County, Missouri

ZIP code 63468 is located in Shelbina, Missouri, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 146.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63468

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 $84,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,137. 38% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 63468 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,600

population

146.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63468 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelbina	Acceptable
Shelbina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63443 Hunnewell (7.1 mi) 63469 Shelbyville (9.2 mi) 63439 Emden (10.6 mi) 63437 Clarence (12.1 mi) 65275 Paris (15 mi) 63463 Philadelphia (16 mi) 65283 Stoutsville (16.2 mi) 63456 Monroe City (16.8 mi) 63451 Leonard (17 mi) 65258 Holliday (17.9 mi) 65263 Madison (18.2 mi) 63458 Newark (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,600
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	146.44 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	39.7175
Longitude	-92.0153
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	57.4%	57.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,600

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$52,137

Median household income

$24,925

Per capita income

$84,400

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

904

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

111

5–9

122

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

128

139

35–44

153

45–54

169

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

138

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	674	25.9%
18 and over	1,926	74.1%
65 and over	573	22.0%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Black or African American 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,470	94.7%
Black or African American	77	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	1.3%
Two or more races	17	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.3%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	57.0%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	10.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$52,137

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 41.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,400
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	21.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.2%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	463	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	90	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	181	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	245	25.0%
Households with children under 18	301	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	37.5%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	21.9%
Married	53.4%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	6.9%	17.2%
Divorced	12.3%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	6.6%
Kindergarten	65	11.0%
Elementary school	282	47.9%
High school	126	21.4%
College / grad school	77	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Other services 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Information 3.9%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 57.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,402	92.4%
Spanish	15	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,566	98.7%
Born in same state	2,540	97.7%
Born in different state	1,966	75.6%
Foreign born	26	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.3%
Not a US citizen	27	79.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	520	20%
Italian	351	13.5%
Arab	174	6.7%
German	32	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.7%
Polish	10	0.4%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63468

What city is ZIP code 63468 in?

ZIP code 63468 is primarily assigned to Shelbina, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63468 in?

ZIP code 63468 falls within Shelby County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63468?

16% of residents in ZIP code 63468 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63468 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 63468 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63468?

The median home value in ZIP code 63468 is $84,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 63468?

ZIP code 63468 has an estimated population of 2,600 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63468 in?

ZIP code 63468 observes the CST timezone.