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Zalma, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63787

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

719
5/sq mi
$46,000
Median income
$130,100
Median home value
6.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63787 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63787 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Zalma, Bollinger County, Missouri, home to just 719 residents across 146.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63787 reports a modest median household income of $46,000 (31% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $25,894. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Housing costs here run $130,100 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 82.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bollinger County, letting you compare 63787 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 63787, Zalma, 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

719

Population

146.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63787?

52.0

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
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 4.0%
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?

$46,000

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$25,894

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63787 ranks nationally

Zalma, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,000 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%

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

What does housing look like?

310

Total Housing Units

226

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$130,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 63787, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $496,000.

8

Businesses

14

Employees

$496K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 37.5%

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 63787 vs 63750 →

ZIP 63787 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 63787 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 63787 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 63787 ranks #4 of 5 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
63750 Gipsy, MO 43 3.8 mi
63782 Sturdivant, MO 274 5.3 mi
63763 Mc Gee, MO 223 5.7 mi
63951 Lowndes, MO 331 7.7 mi
63966 Wappapello, MO 2,601 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bollinger County

63764 standard
Marble Hill, MO
Pop: 5,984
63781 standard
Sedgewickville, MO
Pop: 1,272
63751 standard
Glenallen, MO
Pop: 1,249
63662 standard
Patton, MO
Pop: 1,185
63760 standard
Leopold, MO
Pop: 614
63782 standard
Sturdivant, MO
Pop: 274

Related Areas

Bollinger County Zalma, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63787 in? ▼
ZIP code 63787 (Zalma) is located in Bollinger County, Missouri. Bollinger County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bollinger-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63787? ▼
ZIP code 63787 in Zalma, MO has a population of 719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63787? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63787 is $46,000, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63787? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63787 is $130,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63787? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63787 is White at 96.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63787? ▼
ZIP code 63787 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63787? ▼
In ZIP code 63787, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.8% 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 63787? ▼
In ZIP code 63787, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63787? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63787 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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