PlainZIP

Dexter, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63841

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

13,123
38/sq mi
$58,607
Median income
$163,400
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dexter pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63841 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63841 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri, home to 13,123 residents across 345.3 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63841 reports a modest median household income of $58,607 (12% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,906. Poverty here runs at 12.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. Housing costs here run $163,400 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $804 a month; 68.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stoddard County, so you can benchmark 63841 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 63841

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dexter, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63841.

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 63841, Dexter, 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

13,123

Population

345.3

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63841?

42.2

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$58,607

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$32,906

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63841 ranks nationally

Dexter, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,607 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,212

Total Housing Units

5,514

Occupied Units

698

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$163,400

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$804

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.9%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63841 have increased 17.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 145
2021 +9.1% 158
2022 +22.9% 194
2023 -8.4% 178
2024 +17.9% 210

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 392 business establishments in ZIP 63841, employing approximately 5,192 people with a combined annual payroll of $225,478,000.

392

Businesses

5,192

Employees

$225.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 57 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 46 11.7%
Construction 44 11.2%
Finance and insurance 39 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 34 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.8%
Manufacturing 14 3.6%
Wholesale trade 14 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.3%
Information 8 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 63841 vs 63822 →

ZIP 63841 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 63841 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 63841 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 63841 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
63822 Bernie, MO 2,867 7.6 mi
63936 Dudley, MO 754 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stoddard County

63825 standard
Bloomfield, MO
Pop: 4,409
63730 standard
Advance, MO
Pop: 3,430
63960 standard
Puxico, MO
Pop: 3,326
63822 standard
Bernie, MO
Pop: 2,867
63846 standard
Essex, MO
Pop: 1,554
63735 standard
Bell City, MO
Pop: 847

Related Areas

Stoddard County Dexter, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63841 in? ▼
ZIP code 63841 (Dexter) is located in Stoddard County, Missouri. Stoddard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stoddard-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63841? ▼
ZIP code 63841 in Dexter, MO has a population of 13,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63841? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63841 is $58,607, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63841? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63841 is $163,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63841? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63841 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63841? ▼
ZIP code 63841 has 392 business establishments employing approximately 5,192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63841? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63841 are: Retail trade (61), Health care and social assistance (57), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63841? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63841 increased by 17.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63841? ▼
In ZIP code 63841, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63841? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63841 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63841? ▼
In ZIP code 63841, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63841? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63841 is 12.3% 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.