Portageville, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63873
New Madrid County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,947
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,362
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portageville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63873 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63873 covers 520.7 square miles in Portageville, New Madrid County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,947 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63873 reports a modest median household income of $54,362 (19% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,084. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,400 (33% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $718; owner occupancy is 66.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Madrid County, so 63873 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 63873
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portageville, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63873.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 63873, Portageville, 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
4,947
Population
520.7
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63873?
43.4
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
0.8%
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?
$54,362
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$37,084
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63873 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Portageville, 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)
$54,362 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
2,039housing units
2,039
Total Housing Units
1,732
Occupied Units
307
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,400
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$718
Median Rent
1975
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
-4.0%
YoY Change (2022)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63873 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +6.9% | 161 |
| 2019 | +8.0% | 174 |
| 2020 | +1.1% | 176 |
| 2021 | +2.9% | 181 |
| 2022 | -4.0% | 174 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 63873, employing approximately 948 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,076,000.
82
Businesses
948
Employees
$45.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 3.7% |
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 63873 vs 63866 →
ZIP 63873 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63873
Portageville (63873)
4,947 residents
- 63879 773
Wardell (63879)
773 residents
- 63866 488
Marston (63866)
488 residents
- 63874 350
Risco (63874)
350 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63873 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63873 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63873
Portageville (63873)
$54,362 median income
- 63874
Risco (63874)
$48,000 median income
- 63879
Wardell (63879)
$41,083 median income
- 63866
Marston (63866)
$33,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63873 ranks the highest 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 63873, 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 (4,947 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 63873 in?
ZIP code 63873 (Portageville) 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 63873?
ZIP code 63873 in Portageville, MO has a population of 4,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63873?
The median household income in ZIP 63873 is $54,362, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63873?
The median home value in ZIP 63873 is $128,400, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63873 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63873?
ZIP code 63873 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 948 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63873?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63873 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Retail trade (13), Wholesale trade (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63873?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63873 decreased by 4.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 63873?
In ZIP code 63873, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 63873?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63873 is 19.5 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 63873?
In ZIP code 63873, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63873 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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