Kennett, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63857
Dunklin County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,956
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,188
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kennett pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63857 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63857 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, home to 12,956 residents across 283.5 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63857 reports a modest median household income of $55,188 (17% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,412. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,100 (40% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $649; owner occupancy is 60.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dunklin County, so 63857 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 63857
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kennett, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63857.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 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 63857, Kennett, 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
12,956
Population
283.5
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63857?
41.5
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$55,188
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$27,412
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63857 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Kennett, 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)
$55,188 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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
5,737housing units
5,737
Total Housing Units
4,971
Occupied Units
766
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$649
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.9%
YoY Change (2023)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63857 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +0.1% | 126 |
| 2020 | – | 130 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 136 |
| 2022 | +7.1% | 146 |
| 2023 | +14.9% | 168 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 311 business establishments in ZIP 63857, employing approximately 3,723 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,366,000.
311
Businesses
3,723
Employees
$137.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 18.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 2.6% |
| Information | 7 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.0% |
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 63857 vs 63880 →
ZIP 63857 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63857
Kennett (63857)
12,956 residents
- 63876 2,374
Senath (63876)
2,374 residents
- 63852 1,488
Holcomb (63852)
1,488 residents
- 72430 411
Greenway (72430)
411 residents
- 63849 186
Gobler (63849)
186 residents
- 63880 117
Whiteoak (63880)
117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63857 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63857 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63849
Gobler (63849)
$90,685 median income
- 72430
Greenway (72430)
$57,604 median income
- 63857
Kennett (63857)
$55,188 median income
- 63852
Holcomb (63852)
$46,971 median income
- 63876 $34,837
Senath (63876)
$34,837 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63857 ranks #3 of 5 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 63857, 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 (12,956 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 63857 in?
ZIP code 63857 (Kennett) is located in Dunklin County, Missouri. Dunklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dunklin-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63857?
ZIP code 63857 in Kennett, MO has a population of 12,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63857?
The median household income in ZIP 63857 is $55,188, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63857?
The median home value in ZIP 63857 is $115,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63857?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63857 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63857?
ZIP code 63857 has 311 business establishments employing approximately 3,723 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63857?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63857 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Retail trade (57), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63857?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63857 increased by 14.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63857?
In ZIP code 63857, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 63857?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63857 is 21.7 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 63857?
In ZIP code 63857, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63857?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63857 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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