Cape Girardeau, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63701
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,812
- 110/sq mi High-density area
- $66,654
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cape Girardeau pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 110
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63701 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 63701 (Cape Girardeau, MO) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.9 in 2023 to 196.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, with 36,812 residents across 335.0 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63701 reports a modest median household income of $66,654 (0% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,942. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $219,800 (15% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 61.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $859.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cape Girardeau County, so 63701 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 63701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cape Girardeau, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 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 63701, Cape Girardeau, 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
36,812
Population
335.0
Area (sq mi)
110
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63701?
34.6
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
3.6%
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?
$66,654
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$36,942
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63701 ranks nationally
Cape Girardeau, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,654 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US 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
18,177housing units
18,177
Total Housing Units
15,985
Occupied Units
2,192
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,800
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$859
Median Rent
1978
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63701 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 147 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 159 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 182 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 194 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 197 |
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 1,028 business establishments in ZIP 63701, employing approximately 17,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $762,739,000.
1,028
Businesses
17,107
Employees
$762.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 149 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 124 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 82 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 70 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.9% |
| Information | 19 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 63701 vs 63703 →
ZIP 63701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63701
Cape Girardeau (63701)
36,812 residents
- 63755
Jackson (63755)
24,006 residents
- 63703 8,182
Cape Girardeau (63703)
8,182 residents
- 63780 6,740
Scott City (63780)
6,740 residents
- 63745 66
Dutchtown (63745)
66 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63755
Jackson (63755)
$78,750 median income
- 63780
Scott City (63780)
$72,171 median income
- 63701
Cape Girardeau (63701)
$66,654 median income
- 63703
Cape Girardeau (63703)
$38,695 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63701 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63701, 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 (36,812 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 63701 in?
ZIP code 63701 (Cape Girardeau) is located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Cape Girardeau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cape-girardeau-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63701?
ZIP code 63701 in Cape Girardeau, MO has a population of 36,812 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63701?
The median household income in ZIP 63701 is $66,654, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63701?
The median home value in ZIP 63701 is $219,800, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63701 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63701?
ZIP code 63701 has 1,028 business establishments employing approximately 17,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63701 are: Retail trade (149), Health care and social assistance (124), Accommodation and food services (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63701 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 63701?
In ZIP code 63701, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63701 is 17.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63701?
In ZIP code 63701, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63701 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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