Poplar Bluff, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63901
Butler County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,665
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,152
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Poplar Bluff pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63901 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, with 34,665 residents across 811.8 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63901 reports a modest median household income of $51,152 (23% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,750. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,600 (21% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $791; owner occupancy is 62.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 63901 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 63901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poplar Bluff, MO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$26,750
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63901 ranks nationally
Poplar Bluff, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$51,152 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
15,632housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63901, 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 (34,665 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 63901 in?
ZIP code 63901 (Poplar Bluff) is located in Butler County, Missouri. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63901?
ZIP code 63901 in Poplar Bluff, MO has a population of 34,665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63901?
The median household income in ZIP 63901 is $51,152, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63901?
The median home value in ZIP 63901 is $151,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63901 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63901?
ZIP code 63901 has 901 business establishments employing approximately 14,387 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63901 are: Health care and social assistance (189), Retail trade (173), Accommodation and food services (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63901 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 63901?
In ZIP code 63901, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 63901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63901 is 20.0 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 63901?
In ZIP code 63901, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63901 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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