Hayti, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63851
Pemiscot County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,225
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $28,705
- Median income Below-median income area
- $77,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hayti pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63851 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63851 covers 240.1 square miles in Hayti, Pemiscot County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,225 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63851 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,705 (57% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,597. Economic pressure is pronounced: 39.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $77,600 (59% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $666; owner occupancy is 49.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pemiscot County, so 63851 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 63851
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hayti, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63851.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 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 63851, Hayti, 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
4,225
Population
240.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63851?
31.8
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
1.0%
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?
$28,705
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$18,597
Per Capita Income
39.6%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63851 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Hayti, 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)
$28,705 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
1,813housing units
1,813
Total Housing Units
1,509
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$77,600
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$666
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 63851, employing approximately 1,261 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,546,000.
73
Businesses
1,261
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 13.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.1% |
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 63851 vs 63830 →
ZIP 63851 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63830
Caruthersville (63830)
7,102 residents
- 63851
Hayti (63851)
4,225 residents
- 63879 773
Wardell (63879)
773 residents
- 63826 84
Braggadocio (63826)
84 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63851 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63851 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63879
Wardell (63879)
$41,083 median income
- 63830
Caruthersville (63830)
$36,979 median income
- 63851
Hayti (63851)
$28,705 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63851 ranks #3 of 3 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 63851, 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 (4,225 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 63851 in?
ZIP code 63851 (Hayti) is located in Pemiscot County, Missouri. Pemiscot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pemiscot-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63851?
ZIP code 63851 in Hayti, MO has a population of 4,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63851?
The median household income in ZIP 63851 is $28,705, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63851?
The median home value in ZIP 63851 is $77,600, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63851 is African American at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63851?
ZIP code 63851 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 1,261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63851?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63851 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63851?
In ZIP code 63851, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 63851?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63851 is 20.2 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 63851?
In ZIP code 63851, approximately 49.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63851 is 39.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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