ZIP Code 63862

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Lilbourn · New Madrid County · Missouri

Population
1,705

11/sq mi

Median income
$43,940

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$81,600

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.7%

Median age 37.7

Land area
152.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 63862 in Lilbourn, Missouri has a population of 1,705. The median household income is $43,940, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $81,600, 71% below the US average. 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63862 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.2 square miles in Lilbourn, New Madrid County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,705 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 63862 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63862 sits at $43,940 (34% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $19,330. The poverty rate stands at 28.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $81,600 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $692 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63862 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Madrid County, so you can benchmark 63862 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 →

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 63862, Lilbourn, 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

1,705

Population

152.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63862?

37.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 23.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$43,940

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$19,330

Per Capita Income

28.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

593

Total Housing Units

465

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$81,600

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$692

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 63862, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,077,000.

13

Businesses

40

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 38.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 63862 vs 63833 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63833 Catron, MO 242 5.3 mi
63866 Marston, MO 488 5.4 mi
63874 Risco, MO 350 7.8 mi
63860 Kewanee, MO 131 7.4 mi
63878 Tallapoosa, MO 138 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63862 in?
ZIP code 63862 (Lilbourn) 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 63862?
ZIP code 63862 in Lilbourn, MO has a population of 1,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63862?
The median household income in ZIP 63862 is $43,940, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63862?
The median home value in ZIP 63862 is $81,600, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63862?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63862 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63862?
ZIP code 63862 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63862?
In ZIP code 63862, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63862?
In ZIP code 63862, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63862?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63862 is 28.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lilbourn, MO

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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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