ZIP Code 63845

standard

Source:

East Prairie · Mississippi County · Missouri

Population
5,814

11/sq mi

Median income
$51,207

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,200

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.1%

Median age 37.8

Land area
528.5 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 63845?

37.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$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

More ZIP Codes in Mississippi County

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.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for East Prairie, 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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.