South West City, MO · standard
ZIP Code 64863
McDonald County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,828
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,906
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South West City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 64863 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 64863 covers 80.5 square miles in South West City, McDonald County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,828 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 64863 reports a modest median household income of $58,906 (12% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,579. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,200 (44% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $635; owner occupancy is 61.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDonald County, so 64863 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 64863
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South West City, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 64863.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,828
Population
80.5
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 64863?
40.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
21.8%
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?
$58,906
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$29,579
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 64863 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
South West City, 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)
$58,906 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
602housing units
602
Total Housing Units
568
Occupied Units
34
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,200
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 64863 vs 64854 →
ZIP 64863 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72736
Gravette (72736)
6,208 residents
- 64831
Anderson (64831)
5,879 residents
- 64854
Noel (64854)
4,170 residents
- 64863 1,828
South West City (64863)
1,828 residents
- 72768 1,306
Sulphur Springs (72768)
1,306 residents
- 64847 437
Lanagan (64847)
437 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 64863 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 64863 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72736
Gravette (72736)
$79,209 median income
- 64831
Anderson (64831)
$63,254 median income
- 72768
Sulphur Springs (72768)
$60,096 median income
- 64863
South West City (64863)
$58,906 median income
- 64854
Noel (64854)
$44,490 median income
- 64847
Lanagan (64847)
$37,273 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 64863 ranks #4 of 6 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 64863, 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 (1,828 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 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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