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La Plata, MO
City in Macon County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63549.
Population
1,351
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
850
ZIP codes
1
La Plata and its ZIP codes
La Plata at a glance
- La Plata is about 9.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,000 a year, 29% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,800 (54% below Missouri) and median rent is $334 a month.
Local data for La Plata, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Plata, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,000
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$105,800
Median rent
$334/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (238), Irish Americans (162), Scottish Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macon County. PPP loans are for La Plata.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,561
4,823 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,966
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $7,479 per person
PPP loans
$2.08M
142 loans, 240 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Plata, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Plata, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Plata, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in La Plata
1 in or overlapping La Plata. Population shown
Cities near La Plata
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GibbsVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MillardVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| AtlantaCity | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ElmerCity | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BrashearCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| South GiffordVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| KirksvilleCity | 12 mi | 14.4 |
| HurdlandCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| NoveltyVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| EthelTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| NovingerCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| LeonardVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| EdinaCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| BevierCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| CallaoCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| MaconCity | 20 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Plata, MO in?
- La Plata is in Macon County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in La Plata, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Plata include 63549.
- What is the population of La Plata, MO?
- About 1,351 people live in La Plata, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Plata?
- Nearby places include Gibbs (6.2 mi), Millard (6.2 mi), Atlanta (8.9 mi), Elmer (9.8 mi), Brashear (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023