PlainZIP

Dittmer, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63023

Jefferson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,831
32/sq mi
$79,583
Median income
$212,800
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dittmer pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63023 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dittmer, Jefferson County, Missouri, home to 5,831 residents across 181.7 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63023 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,583 (19% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $33,441. Poverty here runs at 12.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $212,800 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,045 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. To put 63023 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 63023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dittmer, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63023.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63023, Dittmer, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,831

Population

181.7

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63023?

39.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$79,583

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$33,441

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63023 ranks nationally

Dittmer, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,583 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,034

Total Housing Units

1,895

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$212,800

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,045

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63023 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.0% 145
2021 +11.6% 162
2022 +8.3% 176
2023 +15.2% 202
2024 -1.7% 199

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 63023, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,048,000.

53

Businesses

221

Employees

$11.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 32.1%
Other services (except public administration) 7 13.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.5%
Retail trade 3 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 63023 vs 63041 →

ZIP 63023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63023 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 63023 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63041 Grubville, MO 534 4.4 mi
63061 Luebbering, MO 95 5.5 mi
63050 Hillsboro, MO 15,716 7.4 mi
63016 Cedar Hill, MO 7,582 7.0 mi
63030 Fletcher, MO 407 9.9 mi
63015 Catawissa, MO 2,076 9.5 mi
63072 Robertsville, MO 3,194 8.8 mi
63071 Richwoods, MO 1,103 10.1 mi
63051 House Springs, MO 14,495 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

63010 standard
Arnold, MO
Pop: 35,439
63052 standard
Imperial, MO
Pop: 26,431
63028 standard
Festus, MO
Pop: 26,413
63020 standard
De Soto, MO
Pop: 20,714
63049 standard
High Ridge, MO
Pop: 15,896
63050 standard
Hillsboro, MO
Pop: 15,716

Related Areas

Jefferson County Dittmer, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63023 in? ▼
ZIP code 63023 (Dittmer) is located in Jefferson County, Missouri. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63023? ▼
ZIP code 63023 in Dittmer, MO has a population of 5,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63023? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63023 is $79,583, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63023 is $212,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63023 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63023? ▼
ZIP code 63023 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63023? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63023 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63023? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63023 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63023? ▼
In ZIP code 63023, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63023? ▼
In ZIP code 63023, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63023 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.