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County ProfileMO

Shelby County

Population: 6,103 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
6,103
People
Median age
42.7
Housing
Total households
2,391
Income
Median household income
$51,594
Housing
Total housing units
2,950
Employment
Employment rate
53.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.4%
County details
Local time 01:10:16(CT)
NameShelby
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
8 Standard
Area code573, 660
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates39.7975309, -92.0887194
Land area500.9 sq miles(1,297.2 km²)

Map of Shelby county, Missouri with ZIP codes

Map of Shelby County, Missouri and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Shelby County

Compare the largest cities in Shelby County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Shelbina1,613$47,5001ZIPs
Clarence738$31,7341ZIPs
Shelbyville518$52,2501ZIPs
Emden1761ZIPs
Hunnewell139$49,3751ZIPs
Bethel135$65,9381ZIPs
Lentner1281ZIPs
Leonard57$63,0361ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Shelby County

Review the most populated postal areas across Shelby County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
63468Shelbina$45,8822,560
63437Clarence$36,7861,485
63469Shelbyville$55,6251,092
63434Bethel$50,625644
63443Hunnewell$42,303352
63451Leonard$80,972261
63439Emden$34,242176
63450Lentner$69,815128

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS