East Prairie, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63845
Mississippi County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,814
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,207
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Prairie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63845 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63845 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Prairie, Mississippi County, Missouri, home to 5,814 residents across 528.5 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63845 reports a modest median household income of $51,207 (23% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,722. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,200 (42% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $789; owner occupancy is 62.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Mississippi County, so 63845 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 63845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Prairie, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63845.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 63845, East Prairie, 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
5,814
Population
528.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63845?
37.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.3%
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?
$51,207
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,722
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63845 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
East Prairie, 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)
$51,207 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
2,564housing units
2,564
Total Housing Units
2,178
Occupied Units
386
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,200
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$789
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 63845, employing approximately 708 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,775,000.
87
Businesses
708
Employees
$24.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 16.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.5% |
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 63845 vs 63820 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63820 | Anniston, MO | 226 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63845, 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 (5,814 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 63845 in?
ZIP code 63845 (East Prairie) 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 63845?
ZIP code 63845 in East Prairie, MO has a population of 5,814 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63845?
The median household income in ZIP 63845 is $51,207, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63845?
The median home value in ZIP 63845 is $110,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63845 is White at 89.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63845?
ZIP code 63845 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 708 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63845?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63845 are: Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (14), Transportation and warehousing (13). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63845?
In ZIP code 63845, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 63845?
In ZIP code 63845, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63845 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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