ZIP Code 63703
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Cape Girardeau · Cape Girardeau County · Missouri
- Population
- 8,182
- Median income
- $38,695
- Median home value
- $122,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.0%
- Land area
- 33.4 sq mi
245/sq mi
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
Chicago
ZIP code 63703 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri has a population of 8,182. The median household income is $38,695, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $122,200, 56% below the US average. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63703 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.4 square miles in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The area is home to 8,182 residents, producing a population density of 245 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 63703 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63703 sits at $38,695 (42% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $24,901. The poverty rate stands at 30.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $122,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 42.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63703 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape Girardeau County, so you can benchmark 63703 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 63703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$24,901
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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.
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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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