Malden, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63863
Dunklin County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,359
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,205
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Malden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63863 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63863 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Malden, Dunklin County, Missouri, home to 6,359 residents across 153.6 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63863 reports a modest median household income of $47,205 (29% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,871. The poverty rate is 22.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,900 (52% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $669; owner occupancy is 55.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dunklin County, so 63863 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 63863
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malden, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63863.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 63863, Malden, 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
6,359
Population
153.6
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63863?
38.7
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
2.9%
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?
$47,205
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$27,871
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63863 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Malden, 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)
$47,205 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
2,726housing units
2,726
Total Housing Units
2,299
Occupied Units
427
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,900
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$669
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 136 business establishments in ZIP 63863, employing approximately 1,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,053,000.
136
Businesses
1,260
Employees
$42.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 27.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.2% |
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 63863 vs 63837 →
ZIP 63863 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63863
Malden (63863)
6,359 residents
- 63933
Campbell (63933)
3,719 residents
- 63822
Bernie (63822)
2,867 residents
- 63837 1,653
Clarkton (63837)
1,653 residents
- 63848 1,592
Gideon (63848)
1,592 residents
- 63870 1,097
Parma (63870)
1,097 residents
- 63847 64
Gibson (63847)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63863 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63863 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63822
Bernie (63822)
$57,639 median income
- 63870
Parma (63870)
$57,639 median income
- 63933
Campbell (63933)
$55,582 median income
- 63863
Malden (63863)
$47,205 median income
- 63837
Clarkton (63837)
$46,066 median income
- 63848
Gideon (63848)
$43,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63863 ranks #4 of 6 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 63863, 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 (6,359 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 63863 in?
ZIP code 63863 (Malden) 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 63863?
ZIP code 63863 in Malden, MO has a population of 6,359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63863?
The median household income in ZIP 63863 is $47,205, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63863?
The median home value in ZIP 63863 is $91,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63863?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63863 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63863?
ZIP code 63863 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 1,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63863?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63863 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63863?
In ZIP code 63863, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 63863?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63863 is 21.6 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 63863?
In ZIP code 63863, approximately 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63863?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63863 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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