PlainZIP

Wardell, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63879

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

773
13/sq mi
$41,083
Median income
$56,800
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wardell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63879 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63879 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri, home to just 773 residents across 59.5 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63879 reports a modest median household income of $41,083 (39% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $27,439. The poverty rate stands at 35.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. Median home value sits at $56,800 (70% below the state average), median rent at $469 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pemiscot County, so you can benchmark 63879 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 →

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 63879, Wardell, 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

773

Population

59.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63879?

53.8

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 10.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$41,083

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$27,439

Per Capita Income

35.3%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63879 ranks nationally

Wardell, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,083 6th percentile higher than 6% 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

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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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

353

Total Housing Units

321

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$56,800

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$469

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 63879, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,000.

4

Businesses

8

Employees

$91K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 63879 vs 63878 →

ZIP 63879 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 63879 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63879 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 63879 ranks #4 of 5 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
63878 Tallapoosa, MO 138 10.2 mi
63827 Bragg City, MO 829 7.6 mi
63848 Gideon, MO 1,592 7.9 mi
63851 Hayti, MO 4,225 8.6 mi
63873 Portageville, MO 4,947 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pemiscot County

63830 standard
Caruthersville, MO
Pop: 7,102
63851 standard
Hayti, MO
Pop: 4,225
63877 standard
Steele, MO
Pop: 3,931
63827 standard
Bragg City, MO
Pop: 829
63839 standard
Cooter, MO
Pop: 485
63853 standard
Holland, MO
Pop: 244

Related Areas

Pemiscot County Wardell, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63879 in? ▼
ZIP code 63879 (Wardell) is located in Pemiscot County, Missouri. Pemiscot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pemiscot-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63879? ▼
ZIP code 63879 in Wardell, MO has a population of 773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63879? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63879 is $41,083, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63879? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63879 is $56,800, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63879? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63879 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63879? ▼
ZIP code 63879 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63879? ▼
In ZIP code 63879, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 63879? ▼
In ZIP code 63879, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63879? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63879 is 35.3% 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.