ZIP Code 63879

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Wardell · Pemiscot County · Missouri

Population
773

13/sq mi

Median income
$41,083

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$56,800

▼ 80% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.0%

Median age 53.8

Land area
59.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 63879 in Wardell, Missouri has a population of 773. The median household income is $41,083, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $56,800, 80% below the US average. 14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63879 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.5 square miles in Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri. The area is home to 773 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 63879 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63879 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $56,800 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $469 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63879 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 63879, Wardell, 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

773

Population

59.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Wardell, 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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