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Pilot Knob, MO
City in Iron County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63663.
Population
653
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
731
ZIP codes
1
Pilot Knob and its ZIP codes
Pilot Knob at a glance
- Pilot Knob is about 8.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,500, 37% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,000 (53% below Missouri) and median rent is $660 a month.
Local data for Pilot Knob, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pilot Knob, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,500
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$660/mo
Homeownership
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (121), Irish Americans (44), Dutch Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Pilot Knob.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,106
3,425 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.7M
FY 2026, $7,936 per person
PPP loans
$1.8M
18 loans, 361 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pilot Knob, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pilot Knob, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pilot Knob, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Pilot Knob
1 in or overlapping Pilot Knob. Population shown
Cities near Pilot Knob
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IrontonCity | 1.7 mi | 1.3 |
| ArcadiaCity | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Iron Mountain LakeCity | 4.3 mi | 2 |
| BismarckCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| Doe RunCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| IrondaleCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WorthamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Knob LickCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| Park HillsCity | 16 mi | 20.3 |
| FrankclayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| FarmingtonCity | 17 mi | 9.5 |
| LeadwoodCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| LeadingtonCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| AnnapolisCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| DeslogeCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pilot Knob, MO in?
- Pilot Knob is in Iron County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Pilot Knob, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pilot Knob include 63663.
- What is the population of Pilot Knob, MO?
- About 653 people live in Pilot Knob, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pilot Knob?
- Nearby places include Ironton (1.7 mi), Arcadia (2.8 mi), Iron Mountain Lake (4.3 mi), Bismarck (9.9 mi), Doe Run (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023