ZIP Code 63739

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Burfordville · Cape Girardeau County · Missouri

Population
464

12/sq mi

Median income
$62,500

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$142,100

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.4%

Median age 30.3

Land area
37.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 63739 in Burfordville, Missouri has a population of 464. The median household income is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $142,100, 49% below the US average. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63739 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.4 square miles in Burfordville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The area is home to 464 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 63739 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63739 sits at $62,500 (7% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $22,407. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $142,100 (26% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63739 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape Girardeau County, so you can benchmark 63739 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 →

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 63739, Burfordville, 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

464

Population

37.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63739?

30.3

Median Age

62.4%

Male

37.6%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,500

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$22,407

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

266

Total Housing Units

126

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

4.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$142,100

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 63739, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,000.

3

Businesses

10

Employees

$113K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 63739 vs 63785 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63785 Whitewater, MO 1,000 6.7 mi
63766 Millersville, MO 1,288 5.7 mi
63760 Leopold, MO 614 10.0 mi
63745 Dutchtown, MO 66 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63739 in?
ZIP code 63739 (Burfordville) 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 63739?
ZIP code 63739 in Burfordville, MO has a population of 464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63739?
The median household income in ZIP 63739 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63739?
The median home value in ZIP 63739 is $142,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63739?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63739 is White at 88.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63739?
ZIP code 63739 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63739?
In ZIP code 63739, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 63739?
In ZIP code 63739, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63739?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63739 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Burfordville, MO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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