ZIP Code 63901
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Poplar Bluff · Butler County · Missouri
- Population
- 34,665
- Median income
- $51,152
- Median home value
- $151,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.0%
- Land area
- 811.8 sq mi
43/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
Chicago
ZIP code 63901 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri has a population of 34,665. The median household income is $51,152, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $151,600, 45% below the US average. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 811.8 square miles in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri. The area is home to 34,665 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 63901 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63901 sits at $51,152 (23% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $26,750. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $151,600 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $791 per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 63901 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 63901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63901.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
189 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
173 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Finance and insurance 57
Finance and insurance
57 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63901, Poplar Bluff, 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
34,665
Population
811.8
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63901?
38.1
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$51,152
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$26,750
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
15,632
Total Housing Units
13,819
Occupied Units
1,813
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,600
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$791
Median Rent
1980
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63901 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 147 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 157 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 184 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 201 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 203 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 901 business establishments in ZIP 63901, employing approximately 14,387 people with a combined annual payroll of $682,819,000.
901
Businesses
14,387
Employees
$682.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 189 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 173 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 55 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 2.8% |
| Information | 15 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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