ZIP Code 63785

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Whitewater · Cape Girardeau County · Missouri

Population
1,000

8/sq mi

Median income
$75,938

▼ 0% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$206,100

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.2%

Median age 43.7

Land area
125.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 63785 in Whitewater, Missouri has a population of 1,000. The median household income is $75,938, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $206,100, 26% below the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63785 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.0 square miles in Whitewater, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,000 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 63785 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63785 sits at $75,938 (14% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,126. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $206,100 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,079 per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63785 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape Girardeau County, so you can benchmark 63785 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 63785, Whitewater, 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

1,000

Population

125.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63785?

43.7

Median Age

61.4%

Male

38.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.9%
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 0.1%
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?

$75,938

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$30,126

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

592

Total Housing Units

459

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$206,100

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,079

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 63785, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,683,000.

7

Businesses

46

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

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 63785 vs 63760 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63760 Leopold, MO 614 5.0 mi
63739 Burfordville, MO 464 6.7 mi
63745 Dutchtown, MO 66 6.8 mi
63744 Delta, MO 111 6.3 mi
63740 Chaffee, MO 5,339 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63785 in?
ZIP code 63785 (Whitewater) 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 63785?
ZIP code 63785 in Whitewater, MO has a population of 1,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63785?
The median household income in ZIP 63785 is $75,938, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63785?
The median home value in ZIP 63785 is $206,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63785?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63785 is White at 99.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63785?
ZIP code 63785 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63785?
In ZIP code 63785, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 63785?
In ZIP code 63785, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63785?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63785 is 2.6% 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 Whitewater, 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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