PlainZIP

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
$51,152
Median income
$151,600
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $26,750. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Median home value sits at $151,600 (21% below the state average), median rent at $791 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 63901 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Butler County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 63901?

38.1

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

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

$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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 63901 vs 63902 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63902 Poplar Bluff, MO 0 2.0 mi
63945 Harviell, MO 1,163 10.2 mi

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Pop: 1,610
63940 standard
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Pop: 1,393
63932 standard
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Pop: 1,254
63954 standard
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63945 standard
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Pop: 1,163

Related Areas

Butler County Poplar Bluff, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.