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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
$47,205
Median income
$91,900
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,871. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $91,900 (52% below the state average); renters pay a median of $669 monthly, and 55.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dunklin County, letting you compare 63863 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 63863?

38.7

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 9.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$47,205

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$27,871

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63863 ranks nationally

Malden, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,205 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,726

Total Housing Units

2,299

Occupied Units

427

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.1%
Renter 44.9%

$91,900

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63863 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 63863 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 63863 ranks #4 of 6 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
63837 Clarkton, MO 1,653 7.4 mi
63822 Bernie, MO 2,867 7.0 mi
63933 Campbell, MO 3,719 7.7 mi
63847 Gibson, MO 64 9.2 mi
63870 Parma, MO 1,097 8.3 mi
63848 Gideon, MO 1,592 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dunklin County

63857 standard
Kennett, MO
Pop: 12,956
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 Malden, MO Missouri

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.

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