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Delta, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63744

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

111
352/sq mi
$36,250
Median income
$110,200
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
352
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63744 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delta, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, home to just 111 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 352 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63744 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,250 (46% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $25,340. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $110,200 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $800 monthly, and 78.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape Girardeau County, so you can benchmark 63744 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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 63744, Delta, 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

111

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

352

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63744?

45.8

Median Age

41.4%

Male

58.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
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?

$36,250

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$25,340

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63744 ranks nationally

Delta, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,250 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

112

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$110,200

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 63744, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,000.

5

Businesses

13

Employees

$206K

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 63744 vs 63740 →

ZIP 63744 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 63744 ranks #5 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 63744 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 63744 ranks #6 of 6 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
63740 Chaffee, MO 5,339 3.2 mi
63745 Dutchtown, MO 66 4.0 mi
63774 Perkins, MO 76 7.0 mi
63785 Whitewater, MO 1,000 6.3 mi
63771 Oran, MO 2,862 8.6 mi
63767 Morley, MO 655 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cape Girardeau County

63701 standard
Cape Girardeau, MO
Pop: 36,812
63755 standard
Jackson, MO
Pop: 24,006
63703 standard
Cape Girardeau, MO
Pop: 8,182
63769 standard
Oak Ridge, MO
Pop: 1,389
63766 standard
Millersville, MO
Pop: 1,288
63785 standard
Whitewater, MO
Pop: 1,000

Related Areas

Cape Girardeau County Delta, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63744 in? ▼
ZIP code 63744 (Delta) 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 63744? ▼
ZIP code 63744 in Delta, MO has a population of 111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63744? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63744 is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63744? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63744 is $110,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63744? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63744 is White at 99.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63744? ▼
ZIP code 63744 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63744? ▼
In ZIP code 63744, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 63744? ▼
In ZIP code 63744, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63744? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63744 is 14.6% 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.