Cape Girardeau, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63703
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,182
- 245/sq mi High-density area
- $38,695
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cape Girardeau pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 245
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63703 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 63703 (Cape Girardeau, MO) fell -7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.7 in 2023 to 196.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, home to 8,182 residents across 33.4 square miles, a density of 245 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63703 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,695 (42% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,901. The poverty rate is 30.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,200 (36% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $902; owner occupancy is 42.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cape Girardeau County, so 63703 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 63703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cape Girardeau, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63703.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 47
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Finance and insurance 41
Finance and insurance
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 41
Other services (except public administration)
41 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 63703, 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
8,182
Population
33.4
Area (sq mi)
245
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63703?
40.7
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.8%
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?
$38,695
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$24,901
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63703 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Cape Girardeau, 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)
$38,695 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
3,951housing units
3,951
Total Housing Units
3,404
Occupied Units
547
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,200
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$902
Median Rent
1970
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
-7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63703 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 159 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 170 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 197 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 212 |
| 2024 | -7.0% | 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 559 business establishments in ZIP 63703, employing approximately 13,071 people with a combined annual payroll of $683,120,000.
559
Businesses
13,071
Employees
$683.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 130 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 103 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 27 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 3.2% |
| Information | 13 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
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 63703 vs 63701 →
ZIP 63703 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
- 63703 8,182
Cape Girardeau (63703)
8,182 residents
- 63780 6,740
Scott City (63780)
6,740 residents
- 63740 5,339
Chaffee (63740)
5,339 residents
- 62990 1,109
Thebes (62990)
1,109 residents
- 62957 996
Mc Clure (62957)
996 residents
- 63758 170
Kelso (63758)
170 residents
- 63742 64
Commerce (63742)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63703 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63780
Scott City (63780)
$72,171 median income
- 63701
Cape Girardeau (63701)
$66,654 median income
- 62990
Thebes (62990)
$64,076 median income
- 63758
Kelso (63758)
$56,250 median income
- 63740
Chaffee (63740)
$54,364 median income
- 62957
Mc Clure (62957)
$46,053 median income
- 63703
Cape Girardeau (63703)
$38,695 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63703 ranks #7 of 7 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 63703, 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 (8,182 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 63703 in?
ZIP code 63703 (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 63703?
ZIP code 63703 in Cape Girardeau, MO has a population of 8,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63703?
The median household income in ZIP 63703 is $38,695, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63703?
The median home value in ZIP 63703 is $122,200, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63703 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63703?
ZIP code 63703 has 559 business establishments employing approximately 13,071 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63703 are: Health care and social assistance (130), Retail trade (103), Accommodation and food services (47). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63703?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63703 decreased by 7.0% 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 63703?
In ZIP code 63703, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 63703?
In ZIP code 63703, approximately 42.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63703 is 30.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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