Benton, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63736
Scott County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,310
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,414
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63736 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63736 covers 175.1 square miles in Benton, Scott County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,310 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63736 reports a modest median household income of $59,414 (11% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,499. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,700 (12% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $990; 77.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 63736 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 63736
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63736.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 63736, Benton, 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
3,310
Population
175.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63736?
41.3
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.1%
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?
$59,414
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$32,499
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63736 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Benton, 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)
$59,414 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,673housing units
1,673
Total Housing Units
1,587
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,700
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$990
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 63736, employing approximately 428 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,637,000.
60
Businesses
428
Employees
$21.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.0% |
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 63736 vs 63824 →
ZIP 63736 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63780
Scott City (63780)
6,740 residents
- 63736
Benton (63736)
3,310 residents
- 62990 1,109
Thebes (62990)
1,109 residents
- 63767 655
Morley (63767)
655 residents
- 63758 170
Kelso (63758)
170 residents
- 63824 164
Blodgett (63824)
164 residents
- 63742 64
Commerce (63742)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63736 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63736 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
- 62990
Thebes (62990)
$64,076 median income
- 63736
Benton (63736)
$59,414 median income
- 63758
Kelso (63758)
$56,250 median income
- 63767
Morley (63767)
$46,765 median income
- 63824
Blodgett (63824)
$38,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63736 ranks #3 of 6 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 63736, 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 (3,310 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 63736 in?
ZIP code 63736 (Benton) is located in Scott County, Missouri. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63736?
ZIP code 63736 in Benton, MO has a population of 3,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63736?
The median household income in ZIP 63736 is $59,414, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63736?
The median home value in ZIP 63736 is $168,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63736 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63736?
ZIP code 63736 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63736?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63736 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63736?
In ZIP code 63736, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 63736?
In ZIP code 63736, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63736 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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