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New Madrid, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63869

New Madrid County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,783
16/sq mi
$57,959
Median income
$132,100
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Madrid pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63869 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63869 covers 232.1 square miles in New Madrid, New Madrid County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,783 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63869 reports a modest median household income of $57,959 (13% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,974. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $132,100 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $753 per month, and 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Madrid County, so you can benchmark 63869 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 63869

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Madrid, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63869.

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 63869, New Madrid, 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

3,783

Population

232.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63869?

40.5

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 20.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$57,959

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,974

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

16.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63869 ranks nationally

New Madrid, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,959 26th percentile higher than 26% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,696

Total Housing Units

1,406

Occupied Units

290

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.5%
Renter 38.5%

$132,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$753

Median Rent

1976

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

+23.5%

YoY Change (2022)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63869 have increased 23.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -1.4% 152
2019 +5.3% 160
2020 +3.0% 165
2021 +1.3% 167
2022 +23.5% 206

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 63869, employing approximately 983 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,665,000.

101

Businesses

983

Employees

$31.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 23 22.8%
Retail trade 12 11.9%
Industries not classified 12 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.9%
Finance and insurance 6 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.0%
Wholesale trade 4 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.0%

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 63869 vs 63860 →

ZIP 63869 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 63869 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 63869 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 63869 ranks the highest of 4 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
63860 Kewanee, MO 131 6.9 mi
63866 Marston, MO 488 7.9 mi
63867 Matthews, MO 1,019 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Madrid County

63873 standard
Portageville, MO
Pop: 4,947
63862 standard
Lilbourn, MO
Pop: 1,705
63848 standard
Gideon, MO
Pop: 1,592
63870 standard
Parma, MO
Pop: 1,097
63867 standard
Matthews, MO
Pop: 1,019
63868 standard
Morehouse, MO
Pop: 838

Related Areas

New Madrid County New Madrid, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63869 in? ▼
ZIP code 63869 (New Madrid) 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 63869? ▼
ZIP code 63869 in New Madrid, MO has a population of 3,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63869? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63869 is $57,959, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63869? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63869 is $132,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63869? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63869 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63869? ▼
ZIP code 63869 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 983 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63869? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63869 are: Health care and social assistance (23), Retail trade (12), Industries not classified (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63869? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63869 increased by 23.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 63869? ▼
In ZIP code 63869, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 63869? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63869 is 16.4 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 63869? ▼
In ZIP code 63869, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63869? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63869 is 15.2% 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.