Charleston, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63834
Mississippi County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,135
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,348
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63834 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Mississippi County, Missouri, home to 7,135 residents across 642.8 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63834 reports a modest median household income of $41,348 (38% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,307. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,000 (40% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $770; owner occupancy is 54.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Mississippi County, so 63834 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 63834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63834.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 63834, Charleston, 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
7,135
Population
642.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63834?
42.5
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$41,348
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$20,307
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63834 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Charleston, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,348 8th percentile higher than 8% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,927housing units
1,927
Total Housing Units
1,665
Occupied Units
262
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,000
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$770
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 116 business establishments in ZIP 63834, employing approximately 1,166 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,588,000.
116
Businesses
1,166
Employees
$65.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 20.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 63834 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63834
Charleston (63834)
7,135 residents
- 62914
Cairo (62914)
3,147 residents
- 63882 431
Wyatt (63882)
431 residents
- 63820 226
Anniston (63820)
226 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63834 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63834 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63834
Charleston (63834)
$41,348 median income
- 62914
Cairo (62914)
$41,103 median income
- 63882
Wyatt (63882)
$30,227 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63834 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63834, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,135 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 63834 in?
ZIP code 63834 (Charleston) 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 63834?
ZIP code 63834 in Charleston, MO has a population of 7,135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63834?
The median household income in ZIP 63834 is $41,348, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63834?
The median home value in ZIP 63834 is $114,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63834 is White at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63834?
ZIP code 63834 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63834 are: Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (15), Wholesale trade (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63834?
In ZIP code 63834, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 63834?
In ZIP code 63834, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63834 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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