ZIP Code 64863

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South West City · McDonald County · Missouri

Population
1,828

23/sq mi

Median income
$58,906

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$107,200

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.1%

Median age 40.4

Land area
80.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 64863 in South West City, Missouri has a population of 1,828. The median household income is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $107,200, 61% below the US average. 6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 64863 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.5 square miles in South West City, McDonald County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,828 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 64863 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 64863 sits at $58,906 (12% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $29,579. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $107,200 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $635 per month, and 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 64863 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McDonald County, so you can benchmark 64863 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 64863

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64863.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 64863, South West City, 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

1,828

Population

80.5

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 64863?

40.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

21.8%

Foreign-Born

White 48.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%

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?

$58,906

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$29,579

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

602

Total Housing Units

568

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$107,200

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$635

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 64863, employing approximately 1,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,541,000.

34

Businesses

1,168

Employees

$67.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 20.6%
Manufacturing 6 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.7%
Construction 3 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.8%

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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ZIP Code City Population Distance
64854 Noel, MO 4,170 7.5 mi
72768 Sulphur Springs, AR 1,306 7.1 mi
64847 Lanagan, MO 437 8.4 mi
64831 Anderson, MO 5,879 10.0 mi
72736 Gravette, AR 6,208 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 64863 in?
ZIP code 64863 (South West City) is located in McDonald County, Missouri. McDonald County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcdonald-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 64863?
ZIP code 64863 in South West City, MO has a population of 1,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 64863?
The median household income in ZIP 64863 is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 64863?
The median home value in ZIP 64863 is $107,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 64863?
The largest racial group in ZIP 64863 is White at 48.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 64863?
ZIP code 64863 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 1,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 64863?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 64863 are: Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 64863?
In ZIP code 64863, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 64863?
In ZIP code 64863, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 64863?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 64863 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for South West City, MO

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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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