Zip code 63829: Cardwell, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 63829?

63829 is assigned to Cardwell, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 63829 in?

63829 is in Dunklin County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 63829?

About 1,070 people live in 63829, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 63829?

The median household income in 63829 is $28,281.

Q: What zip codes are near 63829?

The closest zip codes to 63829 are 63821, 72438, 72447, 63876, 72451.

Residential delivery areaDunklin CountyCentral Time

Population

1,070

Median household income

$28K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$68K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$768/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

46 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 63829

63829 is a rural zip code in Cardwell, Missouri (Dunklin County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 1,070 people live here, or 46 per square mile. The median resident is 23.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $28,281 a year, about 35% of the national median of $80,734. 46.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $68,100, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 47% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $768 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.9 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; production and manufacturing; and education.

How 63829 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate46.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%11th of 966 in MO
Rent-burdened renters68.8%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%72nd of 908 in MO
Residents under 1830.8%
97th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%72nd of 968 in MO
Housing vacancy20.3%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%269th of 966 in MO
Uninsured rate12.4%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%286th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.440
55th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465309th of 964 in MO
Broadband access92.6%
54th
U.S. 91% · MO 89.3%169th of 966 in MO
Diversity index39.1
35th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1138th of 968 in MO
Government workers11.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%565th of 967 in MO
Healthcare workers8.2%
31st
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%572nd of 967 in MO
Homeownership rate46.9%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%921st of 966 in MO
Residents 65 and older10%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%910th of 968 in MO
Population density46/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi394th of 968 in MO
Veterans1.9%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%932nd of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$768
5th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033463rd of 783 in MO
Tech workers0.2%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%630th of 967 in MO
Average commute16.9 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min897th of 934 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%856th of 965 in MO
Population1,070
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814605th of 968 in MO
Median household income$28,281
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702924th of 934 in MO
Per capita income$15,864
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695954th of 968 in MO
Median home value$68,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300887th of 917 in MO
Median age23.6
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39953rd of 968 in MO
Work from home1.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%884th of 967 in MO
Unemployment rate0.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%784th of 967 in MO
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%797th of 968 in MO
Median earnings per worker$14,750
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780946th of 960 in MO
Self-employed workers2.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · MO 9%912th of 967 in MO

Measure	63829	Dunklin	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Poverty rateWeakness	46.3%	22%	12.6%	12.5%	99th	11th of 966
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	68.8%	39.4%	45.6%	51.1%	97th	72nd of 908
Residents under 18	30.8%	26%	22.3%	22%	97th	72nd of 968
Housing vacancy	20.3%	16.3%	11.2%	10.1%	94th	269th of 966
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.4%	15.1%	8.8%	8.4%	81st	286th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.440	0.454	0.465	0.483	55th	309th of 964
Broadband access	92.6%	88.5%	89.3%	91%	54th	169th of 966
Diversity index	39.1	43.6	40.1	61.4	35th	138th of 968
Government workers	11.6%	16.7%	13.2%	14.5%	32nd	565th of 967
Healthcare workers	8.2%	11.1%	10.4%	9.7%	31st	572nd of 967
Homeownership rateWeakness	46.9%	62.3%	68.1%	65.2%	14th	921st of 966
Residents 65 and older	10%	18.7%	17.9%	17.2%	8th	910th of 968
Population density	46/sq mi	51/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	394th of 968
Veterans	1.9%	6.9%	7.3%	6.2%	6th	932nd of 968
Median gross rent	$768	$648	$1,033	$1,413	5th	463rd of 783
Tech workers	0.2%	0.5%	3.4%	3.8%	4th	630th of 967
Average commuteStrength	16.9 min	23.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	3rd	897th of 934
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9%	13.2%	32.4%	35.7%	2nd	856th of 965
Population	1,070	27,493	6,191,814	334,922,499	1st	605th of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$28,281	$47,849	$70,702	$80,734	1st	924th of 934
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,864	$26,244	$39,695	$44,673	1st	954th of 968
Median home value	$68,100	$97,600	$230,300	$332,700	1st	887th of 917
Median age	23.6	39.7	39	38.9	1st	953rd of 968
Work from home	1.1%	3%	13%	15.1%	1st	884th of 967
Unemployment rateStrength	0.6%	4.8%	4%	5.2%	1st	784th of 967
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.9%	4.5%	14.1%	1st	797th of 968
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$14,750	$38,495	$45,780	$49,666	1st	946th of 960
Self-employed workers	2.7%	9.2%	9%	10%	1st	912th of 967

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

10%

Under 5

20%

5–17

24%

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

23.6

Under 18

30.8%

65 and over

10%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black0%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial17%

Diversity index

39.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 420
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 56.7%
Married couples: 28.3%
Living alone: 17.6%
Veterans (of adults): 1.9%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

49%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.5%

Median household income

63829

$28,281

Dunklin Co.

$47,849

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,864

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

46.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.440

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

63829

$68,100

Dunklin Co.

$97,600

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

63829

$768

Dunklin Co.

$648

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 527
Owner-occupied: 46.9%
Vacant: 20.3%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 68.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 48.1%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

51%

10–19

12%

20–29

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

16.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

47%

Production

17%

Education

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Management

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Food service

Computer and math

0.2%

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Retail

43%

Manufacturing

18%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.6%

Information

0.6%

Admin, support and management

0.4%

Wholesale

0.4%

Professional and technical services

0.2%

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$14,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	63829	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,563	$74,888
Service	$14,779	$26,804
Sales and office	$8,329	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,573	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

55%

Some college

13%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 92.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 87.4%
No internet access: 3.3%
Without health insurance: 12.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Cardwell
State: Missouri
County: Dunklin County
Center point: 36.0355° N, 90.3089° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Cardwell3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 63829

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63821	Arbyrd, MO	4 mi	616	$40,238	$60,900
72438	Leachville, AR	7.9 mi	2,274	$56,688	$123,500
72447	Monette, AR	8.8 mi	1,835	$59,444	$115,100
63876	Senath, MO	11 mi	2,071	$34,837	$95,900
72451	Paragould, AR · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
72443	Marmaduke, AR	11 mi	2,649	$51,230	$106,900
72450	Paragould, AR	12 mi	40,807	$57,725	$178,100
72414	Black Oak, AR	14 mi	227	$60,833	$92,500
63855	Hornersville, MO	14 mi	854	$50,278	$75,400
72417	Brookland, AR	15 mi	5,940	$61,964	$173,700
72442	Manila, AR	16 mi	4,584	$56,221	$166,300
72461	Rector, AR	16 mi	3,643	$53,893	$99,300

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Questions about 63829

What city is zip code 63829?

63829 is assigned to Cardwell, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 63829 in?

63829 is in Dunklin County, Missouri.

What is the population of 63829?

About 1,070 people live in 63829, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 63829 in?

63829 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 63829?

The median household income in 63829 is $28,281.

What zip codes are near 63829?

The closest zip codes to 63829 are 63821, 72438, 72447, 63876, 72451.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63829, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.