PlainZIP

Bertrand, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63823

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

1,247
12/sq mi
$62,656
Median income
$105,600
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bertrand pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63823 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63823 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bertrand, Mississippi County, Missouri, home to just 1,247 residents across 103.1 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63823 reports a modest median household income of $62,656 (6% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,949. Local economic indicators show a 16.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $105,600 for a typical home value (45% below the state average), with rent averaging $707 a month; 84.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63823, plus 4 more within Mississippi 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 63823, Bertrand, 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

1,247

Population

103.1

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63823?

49.0

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$62,656

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$30,949

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63823 ranks nationally

Bertrand, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,656 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

597

Total Housing Units

514

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$105,600

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$707

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 63823, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,617,000.

13

Businesses

107

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 23.1%

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 63823 vs 63801 →

ZIP 63823 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 63823 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 63823 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 63823 ranks #2 of 3 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
63801 Sikeston, MO 23,123 8.2 mi
63824 Blodgett, MO 164 8.5 mi
63820 Anniston, MO 226 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mississippi County

63834 standard
Charleston, MO
Pop: 7,135
63845 standard
East Prairie, MO
Pop: 5,814
63882 standard
Wyatt, MO
Pop: 431
63820 standard
Anniston, MO
Pop: 226

Related Areas

Mississippi County Bertrand, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63823 in? ▼
ZIP code 63823 (Bertrand) is located in Mississippi County, Missouri. Mississippi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mississippi-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63823? ▼
ZIP code 63823 in Bertrand, MO has a population of 1,247 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63823? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63823 is $62,656, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63823? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63823 is $105,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63823? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63823 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63823? ▼
ZIP code 63823 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63823? ▼
In ZIP code 63823, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 63823? ▼
In ZIP code 63823, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63823? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63823 is 16.0% 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.