Parma, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63870
New Madrid County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,097
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,639
- Median income Below-median income area
- $62,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Parma pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63870 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63870 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parma, New Madrid County, Missouri, home to just 1,097 residents across 215.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63870 reports a modest median household income of $57,639 (14% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,971. The poverty rate is 30.3%, 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 $62,100 (68% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $545; owner occupancy is 59.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Madrid County, so 63870 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 63870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parma, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63870.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 63870, Parma, 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
1,097
Population
215.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63870?
34.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.2%
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?
$57,639
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$22,971
Per Capita Income
30.3%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63870 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Parma, 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)
$57,639 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
462housing units
462
Total Housing Units
418
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$62,100
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$545
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 63870, employing approximately 184 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,869,000.
19
Businesses
184
Employees
$14.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 21.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 15.8% |
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 63870 vs 63874 →
ZIP 63870 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
- 63870 1,097
Parma (63870)
1,097 residents
- 63874 350
Risco (63874)
350 residents
- 63833 242
Catron (63833)
242 residents
- 63878 138
Tallapoosa (63878)
138 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63870 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63870 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63833
Catron (63833)
$60,682 median income
- 63870
Parma (63870)
$57,639 median income
- 63874
Risco (63874)
$48,000 median income
- 63863
Malden (63863)
$47,205 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63870 ranks #2 of 4 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 63870, 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 (1,097 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 63870 in?
ZIP code 63870 (Parma) 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 63870?
ZIP code 63870 in Parma, MO has a population of 1,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63870?
The median household income in ZIP 63870 is $57,639, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63870?
The median home value in ZIP 63870 is $62,100, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63870?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63870 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63870?
ZIP code 63870 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63870?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63870 are: Health care and social assistance (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63870?
In ZIP code 63870, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 63870?
In ZIP code 63870, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63870?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63870 is 30.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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