Wappapello, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63966
Wayne County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,601
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,871
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wappapello pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63966 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63966 covers 171.1 square miles in Wappapello, Wayne County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,601 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63966 reports a modest median household income of $59,871 (10% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,352. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,700 (43% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $717; owner occupancy is 80.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 63966 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 63966
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wappapello, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63966.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 63966, Wappapello, 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
2,601
Population
171.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63966?
55.2
Median Age
56.6%
Male
43.4%
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?
$59,871
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$26,352
Per Capita Income
27.5%
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63966 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Wappapello, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,871 44th percentile higher than 44% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri 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
1,419housing units
1,419
Total Housing Units
919
Occupied Units
500
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,700
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$717
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 63966, employing approximately 164 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,554,000.
27
Businesses
164
Employees
$3.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 29.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 25.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 18.5% |
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 63966 vs 63951 →
ZIP 63966 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63960
Puxico (63960)
3,326 residents
- 63966
Wappapello (63966)
2,601 residents
- 63944
Greenville (63944)
1,844 residents
- 63787 719
Zalma (63787)
719 residents
- 63951 331
Lowndes (63951)
331 residents
- 63763 223
Mc Gee (63763)
223 residents
- 63962 41
Rombauer (63962)
41 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63966 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63966 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63966
Wappapello (63966)
$59,871 median income
- 63944
Greenville (63944)
$58,047 median income
- 63960
Puxico (63960)
$57,875 median income
- 63787
Zalma (63787)
$46,000 median income
- 63951
Lowndes (63951)
$26,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63966 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63966, 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 (2,601 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 63966 in?
ZIP code 63966 (Wappapello) is located in Wayne County, Missouri. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63966?
ZIP code 63966 in Wappapello, MO has a population of 2,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63966?
The median household income in ZIP 63966 is $59,871, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63966?
The median home value in ZIP 63966 is $109,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63966?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63966 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63966?
ZIP code 63966 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63966?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63966 are: Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (7), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63966?
In ZIP code 63966, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.2% 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 63966?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63966 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63966?
In ZIP code 63966, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63966?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63966 is 27.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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