ZIP Code 63701
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Cape Girardeau · Cape Girardeau County · Missouri
- Population
- 36,812
- Median income
- $66,654
- Median home value
- $219,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.4%
- Land area
- 335.0 sq mi
110/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.6
Chicago
ZIP code 63701 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri has a population of 36,812. The median household income is $66,654, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $219,800, 21% below the US average. 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 335.0 square miles in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The area is home to 36,812 residents, producing a population density of 110 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 63701 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63701 sits at $66,654 (0% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $36,942. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $219,800 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape Girardeau County, so you can benchmark 63701 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 63701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,942
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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