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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
$38,695
Median income
$122,200
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $24,901. The poverty rate stands at 30.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $122,200 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $902 monthly, and 42.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cape Girardeau County, letting you compare 63703 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 63703?

40.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 18.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

How ZIP 63703 ranks nationally

Cape Girardeau, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,695 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

Owner 42.6%
Renter 57.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 63703 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 63703 ranks #2 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 63703 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 63703 ranks #7 of 7 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
63701 Cape Girardeau, MO 36,812 4.9 mi
63758 Kelso, MO 170 6.1 mi
63780 Scott City, MO 6,740 6.0 mi
62957 Mc Clure, IL 996 6.7 mi
62990 Thebes, IL 1,109 7.9 mi
63742 Commerce, MO 64 9.5 mi
63740 Chaffee, MO 5,339 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cape Girardeau County

63701 standard
Cape Girardeau, MO
Pop: 36,812
63755 standard
Jackson, MO
Pop: 24,006
63769 standard
Oak Ridge, MO
Pop: 1,389
63766 standard
Millersville, MO
Pop: 1,288
63785 standard
Whitewater, MO
Pop: 1,000
63747 standard
Friedheim, MO
Pop: 469

Related Areas

Cape Girardeau County Cape Girardeau, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.