ZIP Code 63966

ZIP code 63966 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 171.1 square miles in Wappapello, Wayne County, Missouri. The area is home to 2,601 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 63966 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63966 sits at $59,871 (10% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $26,352. The poverty rate stands at 27.5% and the unemployment rate at 16.2%. On housing, the median home value is $109,700 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $717 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63966 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 63966 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 →