ZIP Code 63857
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Kennett · Dunklin County · Missouri
- Population
- 12,956
- Median income
- $55,188
- Median home value
- $115,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.0%
- Land area
- 283.5 sq mi
46/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 59% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
Chicago
ZIP code 63857 in Kennett, Missouri has a population of 12,956. The median household income is $55,188, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $115,100, 59% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63857 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.5 square miles in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. The area is home to 12,956 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 63857 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63857 sits at $55,188 (17% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,412. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $115,100 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $649 per month, and 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63857 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dunklin County, so you can benchmark 63857 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 63857
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$27,412
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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