ZIP Code 63878

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Tallapoosa · New Madrid County · Missouri

Population
138

99/sq mi

Median home value
$61,100

▼ 78% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 56.5

Land area
1.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 63878 in Tallapoosa, Missouri has a population of 138. Median home value is $61,100, 78% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 63878 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.4 square miles in Tallapoosa, New Madrid County, Missouri. The area is home to 138 residents, producing a population density of 99 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 63878 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63878 sits at , while per-capita income is $20,533. The poverty rate stands at 23.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $61,100 (68% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63878 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Madrid County, so you can benchmark 63878 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 →

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 63878, Tallapoosa, 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

138

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

99

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63878?

56.5

Median Age

66.3%

Male

33.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$20,533

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

40

Total Housing Units

32

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.3%

$61,100

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 63878 vs 63874 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63874 Risco, MO 350 3.1 mi
63848 Gideon, MO 1,592 5.7 mi
63870 Parma, MO 1,097 8.3 mi
63879 Wardell, MO 773 10.2 mi
63862 Lilbourn, MO 1,705 9.3 mi
63833 Catron, MO 242 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63878 in?
ZIP code 63878 (Tallapoosa) 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 63878?
ZIP code 63878 in Tallapoosa, MO has a population of 138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63878?
The median home value in ZIP 63878 is $61,100, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63878?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63878 is White at 100.0%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63878?
In ZIP code 63878, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63878?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63878 is 23.9% 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 Tallapoosa, MO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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