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Population and households in ZIP 63855
Household size in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 63855 is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 63855 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in ZIP 63855 (15.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 63855
Renters in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.8 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.3% of households in ZIP 63855 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About two-thirds of owners (66.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 63855: 22.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 63855 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $700 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $516 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $556 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $380 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$320 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 63855 costs $380 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 36.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 63855
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 63855: 12.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 63855 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 63855
| Period | ZIP 63855 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 63855 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across Missouri. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 63855 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 63855 | 2.28 | 46.6 | 15.6% | 20.3% | 22.3% | 1969 | $380 | 12.4% | 81.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 63876 | 2.62 | 38.5 | 18.5% | 33.5% | 13.7% | 1977 | $477 | 8.9% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 63821 | 2.62 | 34.6 | 21.6% | 27.0% | 24.9% | 1969 | $651 | 9.4% | 77.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 63849 | 2.67 | 45.3 | 7.7% | 18.6% | 14.3% | 1979 | $564 | 18.1% | 82.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 63829 | 2.40 | 29.2 | 19.1% | 54.0% | 22.6% | 1971 | $761 | 8.6% | 83.0% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 72438 | 2.49 | 42.3 | 18.7% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1985 | $520 | 14.7% | 73.5% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 63853 | 1.74 | 45.8 | 13.6% | 46.7% | 13.9% | 1960 | $650 | 1.5% | 86.7% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 72315 | 2.57 | 38.4 | 18.2% | 41.4% | 18.9% | 1974 | $856 | 16.9% | 88.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 63877 | 2.22 | 43.7 | 15.0% | 42.1% | 15.8% | 1971 | $664 | 15.1% | 87.8% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 63840 | 3.06 | 37.3 | 10.7% | 25.4% | 12.6% | 1977 | $661 | 21.8% | 78.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 63839 | 2.27 | 37.6 | 18.0% | 29.6% | 8.7% | 1974 | $650 | 17.2% | 89.9% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 63855. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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