ZIP Code 63870

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Parma · New Madrid County · Missouri

Population
1,097

5/sq mi

Median income
$57,639

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$62,100

▼ 78% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.2%

Median age 34.6

Land area
215.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 63870 in Parma, Missouri has a population of 1,097. The median household income is $57,639, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $62,100, 78% below the US average. 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 215.1 square miles in Parma, New Madrid County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,097 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 63870 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63870 sits at $57,639 (14% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $22,971. The poverty rate stands at 30.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $62,100 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $545 per month, and 59.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Madrid County, so you can benchmark 63870 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 63870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63870.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,097

Population

215.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63870?

34.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 15.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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

$22,971

Per Capita Income

30.3%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

462

Total Housing Units

418

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$62,100

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
63874 Risco, MO 350 5.4 mi
63833 Catron, MO 242 6.8 mi
63878 Tallapoosa, MO 138 8.3 mi
63863 Malden, MO 6,359 8.3 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Parma, 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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