ZIP Code 63845
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East Prairie · Mississippi County · Missouri
- Population
- 5,814
- Median income
- $51,207
- Median home value
- $110,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.1%
- Land area
- 528.5 sq mi
11/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
Chicago
ZIP code 63845 in East Prairie, Missouri has a population of 5,814. The median household income is $51,207, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $110,200, 60% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 528.5 square miles in East Prairie, Mississippi County, Missouri. The area is home to 5,814 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 63845 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63845 sits at $51,207 (23% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $26,722. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $110,200 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $789 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Mississippi County, so you can benchmark 63845 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 63845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,722
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 |
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Official Data Resources for East Prairie, MO
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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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