Gideon, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63848
New Madrid County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,592
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $63,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gideon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63848 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63848 covers 187.3 square miles in Gideon, New Madrid County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,592 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63848 reports a modest median household income of $43,083 (36% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,502. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $63,600 (67% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $481; owner occupancy is 70.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Madrid County, so 63848 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 63848
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gideon, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63848.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 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 63848, Gideon, 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
1,592
Population
187.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63848?
46.6
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
1.2%
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?
$43,083
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$24,502
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63848 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Gideon, 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)
$43,083 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
498housing units
498
Total Housing Units
375
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$63,600
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$481
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 63848, employing approximately 160 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,982,000.
21
Businesses
160
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 23.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 19.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 14.3% |
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 63848 vs 63837 →
ZIP 63848 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63863
Malden (63863)
6,359 residents
- 63837 1,653
Clarkton (63837)
1,653 residents
- 63848 1,592
Gideon (63848)
1,592 residents
- 63852 1,488
Holcomb (63852)
1,488 residents
- 63879 773
Wardell (63879)
773 residents
- 63874 350
Risco (63874)
350 residents
- 63878 138
Tallapoosa (63878)
138 residents
- 63880 117
Whiteoak (63880)
117 residents
- 63847 64
Gibson (63847)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63848 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63848 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63874
Risco (63874)
$48,000 median income
- 63863
Malden (63863)
$47,205 median income
- 63852
Holcomb (63852)
$46,971 median income
- 63837
Clarkton (63837)
$46,066 median income
- 63848
Gideon (63848)
$43,083 median income
- 63879
Wardell (63879)
$41,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63848 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63848, 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 (1,592 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 63848 in?
ZIP code 63848 (Gideon) is located in New Madrid County, Missouri. New Madrid County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-madrid-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63848?
ZIP code 63848 in Gideon, MO has a population of 1,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63848?
The median household income in ZIP 63848 is $43,083, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63848?
The median home value in ZIP 63848 is $63,600, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63848?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63848 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63848?
ZIP code 63848 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63848?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63848 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Retail trade (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63848?
In ZIP code 63848, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 63848?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63848 is 25.3 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 63848?
In ZIP code 63848, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63848?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63848 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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