ZIP Code 63839

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Cooter · Pemiscot County · Missouri

Population
485

116/sq mi

Median income
$42,250

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$73,900

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.8%

Median age 42.8

Land area
4.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 63839 in Cooter, Missouri has a population of 485. The median household income is $42,250, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $73,900, 73% below the US average. 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63839 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.2 square miles in Cooter, Pemiscot County, Missouri. The area is home to 485 residents, producing a population density of 116 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 63839 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63839 sits at $42,250 (37% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $63,860. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $73,900 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $665 per month, and 63.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pemiscot County, so you can benchmark 63839 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63839, Cooter, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

485

Population

4.2

Area (sq mi)

116

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63839?

42.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
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 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$42,250

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$63,860

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%

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

What does housing look like?

163

Total Housing Units

143

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$73,900

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$665

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 63839, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,425,000.

6

Businesses

44

Employees

$2.4M

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 63839 vs 63877 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63877 Steele, MO 3,931 3.2 mi
63853 Holland, MO 244 3.5 mi
63826 Braggadocio, MO 84 9.2 mi
63830 Caruthersville, MO 7,102 9.0 mi
72315 Blytheville, AR 23,966 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63839 in?
ZIP code 63839 (Cooter) is located in Pemiscot County, Missouri. Pemiscot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pemiscot-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63839?
ZIP code 63839 in Cooter, MO has a population of 485 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63839?
The median household income in ZIP 63839 is $42,250, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63839?
The median home value in ZIP 63839 is $73,900, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63839 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63839?
ZIP code 63839 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63839?
In ZIP code 63839, 66.2% 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 63839?
In ZIP code 63839, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63839 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cooter, MO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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