| City: | Pilot Knob, Missouri |
| County: | Iron County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:27:16 AM |
| Population: | 662 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 235 / 573 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.6271, -90.6514 |
| Land Area: | 0.785 sq mi |
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Pilot Knob sits in Iron County, Missouri, less than one square mile in size with 662 residents. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory, so the 380 PO Boxes at the post office handle all local mail. With 273 households, the 1.39 adoption rate shows the post office also serves people from surrounding areas who travel here for mail access.
The town has limited street delivery. One city carrier route and one rural route cover 115 delivery points, but most residents and regional users rely on PO Boxes. Streets follow a classic small-town grid: N Main St, E and W Maple St, tree-named streets like Pine, Walnut, and Elm. Some streets bear local family names (Bogy, Tildon, Valle, McCune, Ziegler), and Highway 21 runs through town as the main corridor.
Pilot Knob skews older with a median age of 46.7 years. About 19% of residents are 65 and over. The housing split is nearly even between owners (138 units) and renters (135 units), unusual for a small Missouri town. Median home values sit at $110,100, and median rent is $673 per month. Education levels are low: just 6.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees.
The local economy employs 273 people across 27 establishments. Many residents work in transportation and warehousing (the largest sector), while others work in education, health care, and other services. Median household income is $49,167, and 19.4% of workers do their jobs from home. The town is 91% white, with 17% identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
To mail to Pilot Knob, use PO Box addresses for most recipients. Limited street delivery exists on some routes, but PO Boxes remain the primary and most reliable option for this community.
Classic small-town street pattern with Main Street, tree names (Maple, Pine, Walnut, Elm), and local family names (Bogy, Tildon, Valle, McCune, Ziegler).
ZIP Code 63663 has 662 residents and 273 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 46.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 662Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 649Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 843.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 273Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $108,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.23Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 566 | 709 | 661 | 658 | 648 | 714 | 645 | 678 | 820 | 789 | 778 | 759 | 747 | 649 |
| Decennial Census | 723 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 662 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.7
Male Median Age: 41.7
Female Median Age: 49.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 9 |
| Female | 19 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 4 | 18 |
| Total | 31 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 60 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 39 | 48 | 40 | 40 | 54 | 50 | 31 | 9 | 27 |
| White: | 605 | 96.65% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.96% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.12% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.16% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.16% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 626 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 315 | 47.58% | 41.7 years |
| Females: | 347 | 52.42% | 49.5 years |
| Total: | 662 | 100% | 46.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 632 | 97.38% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 11 | 1.69% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.92% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.92% |
| Total Population: | 649 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 643 | 99.08% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.92% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $44,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,328 (99.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,357. Family households earn a median of $55,809 versus $22,440 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,369). By gender, male median income is $35,938 and female is $33,769, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,169 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.7%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $22,422 | $30,250 | $28,966 | $30,938 | $31,667 | $28,947 | $28,807 | $31,538 | $33,393 | $35,707 | $41,563 | $46,875 | $49,167 | $44,750 |
| Median Family Income | $30,250 | $37,361 | $39,444 | $40,139 | $40,703 | $42,656 | $35,625 | $33,750 | $31,806 | $56,071 | $61,827 | $68,438 | $57,500 | $55,809 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,156 | $17,222 | $17,115 | $18,000 | $18,482 | $19,583 | $25,662 | $27,083 | $30,469 | $28,036 | $32,500 | $22,350 | $22,292 | $22,440 |
| Median Male Income | $29,750 | $33,580 | $32,885 | $35,217 | $0 | $38,194 | $48,571 | $0 | $51,250 | $27,167 | $28,958 | $0 | $36,319 | $35,938 |
| Median Female Income | $16,375 | $24,000 | $22,212 | $21,944 | $0 | $26,750 | $22,100 | $24,779 | $24,063 | $26,473 | $28,969 | $31,660 | $31,733 | $33,769 |
| Employed: | 303 | 54.79% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 2.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 234 | 42.31% |
| Total: | 553 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 124 | 40.92% |
| Service: | 46 | 15.18% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 8.58% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 39 | 12.87% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 68 | 22.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 303 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $108,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $54,000 (99.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,400. The median gross rent is $660, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $118 (21.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.37% (60.92% with a mortgage, 39.08% free-and-clear) and renters 46.63% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.68%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $54,500 | $55,900 | $57,800 | $58,100 | $70,800 | $75,500 | $79,700 | $82,800 | $88,100 | $91,800 | $92,100 | $107,500 | $110,100 | $108,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 143 | 94.08% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 2.63% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 3.29% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $542 | $565 | $575 | $577 | $578 | $579 | $618 | $618 | $622 | $574 | $621 | $645 | $673 | $660 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 106 | 32.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 68 | 20.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 152 | 46.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 326 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 326 | 91.32% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 31 | 8.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 357 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 239 | 66.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 100 | 28.01% |
| Other Units: | 18 | 5.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 357 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 35.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 50.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 3.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 21.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.75%). College enrollment is 16.88%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 20 | 4.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 44 | 9.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 247 | 53.81% |
| Some college, no degree: | 100 | 21.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 3.05% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 6.54% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 0.87% |
| Total: | 459 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 395 | 86.06% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 7.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 227 | 31.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 329 | 45.69% |
| No Insurance: | 164 | 22.78% |
| Total: | 720 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 556 | 77.22% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.8% | 19.1% | 18.8% | 11.5% | 15.4% | 18.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | 30.7% | 18.8% | 14.1% | 8.3% | 8.7% | 3.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 7 | 9.09% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 5.19% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 36 | 46.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 22.08% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 16.88% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 14.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 57 | 74.03% |
ZIP Code 63663 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 278 people with an annual payroll of $11,669,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 409Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 24Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,738,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,669,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 278Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 63663 is located in Iron County, Missouri, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Missouri's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 63663. It covers 0.785 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.785 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19901.17 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2957656Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pilot Knob city; MissouriSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 63663 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.