PlainZIP

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
$55,188
Median income
$115,100
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th 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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,412. Poverty here runs at 18.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $115,100 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $649 a month; 60.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 63857 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dunklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 63857?

41.5

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 10.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$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

How ZIP 63857 ranks nationally

Kennett, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,188 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63857 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63857 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63880 Whiteoak, MO 117 7.2 mi
63849 Gobler, MO 186 7.3 mi
63852 Holcomb, MO 1,488 10.4 mi
63876 Senath, MO 2,374 9.3 mi
72430 Greenway, AR 411 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dunklin County

63863 standard
Malden, MO
Pop: 6,359
63933 standard
Campbell, MO
Pop: 3,719
63876 standard
Senath, MO
Pop: 2,374
63837 standard
Clarkton, MO
Pop: 1,653
63852 standard
Holcomb, MO
Pop: 1,488
63829 standard
Cardwell, MO
Pop: 1,120

Related Areas

Dunklin County Kennett, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.