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 Moderate-density area
- $79,583
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63023 (Dittmer, MO) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.3 in 2023 to 198.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,441. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $212,800 (11% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,045; 88.3% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 63023 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 63023?
39.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,441
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63023 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Dittmer, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,583 Top 22% higher than 78% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,034housing units
2,034
Total Housing Units
1,895
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,800
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 63050
Hillsboro (63050)
15,716 residents
- 63051
House Springs (63051)
14,495 residents
- 63016
Cedar Hill (63016)
7,582 residents
- 63023 5,831
Dittmer (63023)
5,831 residents
- 63072 3,194
Robertsville (63072)
3,194 residents
- 63015 2,076
Catawissa (63015)
2,076 residents
- 63071 1,103
Richwoods (63071)
1,103 residents
- 63041 534
Grubville (63041)
534 residents
- 63030 407
Fletcher (63030)
407 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63023 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63061
Luebbering (63061)
$99,405 median income
- 63030
Fletcher (63030)
$91,042 median income
- 63015
Catawissa (63015)
$88,750 median income
- 63050
Hillsboro (63050)
$87,371 median income
- 63016
Cedar Hill (63016)
$86,359 median income
- 63072
Robertsville (63072)
$80,333 median income
- 63051
House Springs (63051)
$79,940 median income
- 63023
Dittmer (63023)
$79,583 median income
- 63041
Grubville (63041)
$68,750 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63023, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,831 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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