Richwoods, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63071

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

1,103
11/sq mi
$44,853
Median income
$122,900
Median home value
5.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richwoods pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63071 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.1 square miles in Richwoods, Washington County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,103 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 63071 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63071 sits at $44,853 (33% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $21,343. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 18.8%. On housing, the median home value is $122,900 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $855 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 63071 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63071, Richwoods, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,103

Population

103.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63071?

48.8

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$44,853

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$21,343

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63071 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,853 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.7%

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

What does housing look like?

528

Total Housing Units

430

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$122,900

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 63071, employing approximately 69 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,575,000.

6

Businesses

69

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 63071 vs 63030 →

ZIP 63071 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 63071 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 63071 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 63071 ranks #8 of 8 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
63030 Fletcher, MO 407 4.6 mi
63061 Luebbering, MO 95 8.2 mi
63041 Grubville, MO 534 7.1 mi
63060 Lonedell, MO 2,461 7.8 mi
63626 Blackwell, MO 1,037 9.4 mi
63023 Dittmer, MO 5,831 10.1 mi
63630 Cadet, MO 4,062 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63071 in?
ZIP code 63071 (Richwoods) is located in Washington County, Missouri. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63071?
ZIP code 63071 in Richwoods, MO has a population of 1,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63071?
The median household income in ZIP 63071 is $44,853, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63071?
The median home value in ZIP 63071 is $122,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63071 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63071?
ZIP code 63071 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 69 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63071?
In ZIP code 63071, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.7% 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 63071?
In ZIP code 63071, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63071 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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