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Jackson, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63755

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

24,006
54/sq mi
$78,750
Median income
$252,100
Median home value
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jackson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63755 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, with 24,006 residents across 442.9 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63755 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (18% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $37,689. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $252,100 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63755, plus 6 more within Cape Girardeau County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 63755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63755.

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 63755, Jackson, 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

24,006

Population

442.9

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63755?

37.5

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$37,689

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63755 ranks nationally

Jackson, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,846

Total Housing Units

10,450

Occupied Units

396

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$252,100

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$936

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63755 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 148
2021 +8.0% 159
2022 +14.1% 182
2023 +3.5% 188
2024 +8.4% 204

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 604 business establishments in ZIP 63755, employing approximately 7,557 people with a combined annual payroll of $343,790,000.

604

Businesses

7,557

Employees

$343.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 94 15.6%
Construction 78 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 62 10.3%
Finance and insurance 50 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 50 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 49 8.1%
Manufacturing 36 6.0%
Wholesale trade 30 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 28 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Information 5 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.7%

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 63755 vs 63701 →

ZIP 63755 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 63755 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 63755 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 63755 ranks #2 of 4 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 8.0 mi
63769 Oak Ridge, MO 1,389 7.7 mi
63732 Altenburg, MO 834 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cape Girardeau County

63701 standard
Cape Girardeau, MO
Pop: 36,812
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
63747 standard
Friedheim, MO
Pop: 469

Related Areas

Cape Girardeau County Jackson, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63755 in? ▼
ZIP code 63755 (Jackson) 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 63755? ▼
ZIP code 63755 in Jackson, MO has a population of 24,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63755? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63755 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63755? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63755 is $252,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63755? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63755 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63755? ▼
ZIP code 63755 has 604 business establishments employing approximately 7,557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63755? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63755 are: Retail trade (94), Construction (78), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63755? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63755 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 63755? ▼
In ZIP code 63755, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63755? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63755 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63755? ▼
In ZIP code 63755, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63755? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63755 is 8.3% 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.