Arbyrd, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63821

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

970
10/sq mi
$40,238
Median income
$60,900
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63821 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arbyrd, Dunklin County, Missouri, home to just 970 residents across 96.0 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63821 reports a modest median household income of $40,238 (40% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $22,211. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $60,900 (68% below the state average); renters pay a median of $625 monthly, and 67.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63821, plus 6 more within Dunklin 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 →

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 63821, Arbyrd, 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

970

Population

96.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63821?

40.2

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
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 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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?

$40,238

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$22,211

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63821 ranks nationally

Arbyrd, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,238 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

343

Total Housing Units

262

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$60,900

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 63821, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $872,000.

3

Businesses

24

Employees

$872K

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 63821 vs 63829 →

ZIP 63821 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 63821 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 63821 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 63821 ranks #3 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
63829 Cardwell, MO 1,120 4.2 mi
72438 Leachville, AR 2,574 7.1 mi
63876 Senath, MO 2,374 7.0 mi
72447 Monette, AR 1,964 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63821 in?
ZIP code 63821 (Arbyrd) is located in Dunklin County, Missouri. Dunklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dunklin-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63821?
ZIP code 63821 in Arbyrd, MO has a population of 970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63821?
The median household income in ZIP 63821 is $40,238, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63821?
The median home value in ZIP 63821 is $60,900, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63821 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63821?
ZIP code 63821 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63821?
In ZIP code 63821, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 63821?
In ZIP code 63821, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63821?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63821 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.