PlainZIP

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
$41,348
Median income
$114,000
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $20,307. The poverty rate stands at 22.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $114,000 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 54.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Mississippi County, letting you compare 63834 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 63834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63834.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 63834?

42.5

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 50.0%
African American 39.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$20,307

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63834 ranks nationally

Charleston, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,348 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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,927

Total Housing Units

1,665

Occupied Units

262

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.2%
Renter 45.8%

$114,000

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 63834 vs 63882 →

ZIP 63834 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 63834 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63834 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 63834 ranks the highest 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
63882 Wyatt, MO 431 3.2 mi
63820 Anniston, MO 226 7.2 mi
62914 Cairo, IL 3,147 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mississippi County

63845 standard
East Prairie, MO
Pop: 5,814
63823 standard
Bertrand, MO
Pop: 1,247
63882 standard
Wyatt, MO
Pop: 431
63820 standard
Anniston, MO
Pop: 226

Related Areas

Mississippi County Charleston, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.