ZIP Code 63769

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Oak Ridge · Cape Girardeau County · Missouri

Population
1,389

10/sq mi

Median income
$91,146

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$195,800

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.2%

Median age 49

Land area
134.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 63769 in Oak Ridge, Missouri has a population of 1,389. The median household income is $91,146, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $195,800, 30% below the US average. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63769 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 134.9 square miles in Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,389 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 63769 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63769 sits at $91,146 (36% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $37,069. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $195,800 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $630 per month, and 95.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63769 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape Girardeau County, so you can benchmark 63769 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 63769, Oak Ridge, 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

1,389

Population

134.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63769?

49.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
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 3.5%
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?

$91,146

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$37,069

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

569

Total Housing Units

509

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.5%
Renter 4.5%

$195,800

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$630

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.3%

YoY Change (2022)

160

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+60%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63769 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +2.9% 137
2019 +7.7% 148
2020 -0.4% 147
2021 +12.4% 166
2022 -3.3% 160

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 63769, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,217,000.

22

Businesses

199

Employees

$10.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 36.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 22.7%

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 63769 vs 63743 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63743 Daisy, MO 122 4.7 mi
63747 Friedheim, MO 469 4.7 mi
63770 Old Appleton, MO 192 5.6 mi
63783 Uniontown, MO 132 6.8 mi
63755 Jackson, MO 24,006 7.7 mi
63766 Millersville, MO 1,288 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63769 in?
ZIP code 63769 (Oak Ridge) 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 63769?
ZIP code 63769 in Oak Ridge, MO has a population of 1,389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63769?
The median household income in ZIP 63769 is $91,146, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63769?
The median home value in ZIP 63769 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63769 is White at 96.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63769?
ZIP code 63769 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63769?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63769 decreased by 3.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. 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 63769?
In ZIP code 63769, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 63769?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63769 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63769?
In ZIP code 63769, approximately 95.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63769 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 Oak Ridge, MO

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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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