Zip code 63830: Caruthersville, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 63830?

63830 is assigned to Caruthersville, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 63830 in?

63830 is in Pemiscot County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 63830?

About 6,118 people live in 63830, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 63830?

The median household income in 63830 is $36,979.

Q: What zip codes are near 63830?

The closest zip codes to 63830 are 63851, 63839, 38047, 63826, 63877.

Residential delivery areaPemiscot CountyCentral Time

Population

6,118

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$121K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$800/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

62 sq mi

99 people/sq mi

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

About 63830

63830 is a small-town zip code in Caruthersville, Missouri (Pemiscot County), covering 62 sq mi of land. About 6,118 people live here, or 99 per square mile. The median resident is 36.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,979 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,300, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 52% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $800 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.9 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.

How 63830 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate28.5%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%71st of 966 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.523
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46553rd of 964 in MO
Rent-burdened renters62.8%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%101st of 908 in MO
Unemployment rate8.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%106th of 967 in MO
Uninsured rate14.2%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%209th of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers12.7%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%232nd of 967 in MO
Housing vacancy13%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%514th of 966 in MO
Veterans7.5%
72nd
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%476th of 968 in MO
Self-employed workers10.8%
67th
U.S. 10% · MO 9%460th of 967 in MO
Residents under 1823.9%
66th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%387th of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older18.4%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%525th of 968 in MO
Diversity index47.4
47th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.187th of 968 in MO
Government workers12.4%
39th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%509th of 967 in MO
Median age36.7
32nd
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39757th of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate51.8%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%902nd of 966 in MO
Broadband access85.7%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%507th of 966 in MO
Population density99/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi283rd of 968 in MO
Population6,118
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814263rd of 968 in MO
Per capita income$26,090
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695771st of 968 in MO
Average commute18.9 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min845th of 934 in MO
Median gross rent$800
7th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033416th of 783 in MO
Median earnings per worker$34,037
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780810th of 960 in MO
Work from home4.4%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%736th of 967 in MO
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%439th of 968 in MO
Median home value$121,300
5th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300696th of 917 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher11.8%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%773rd of 965 in MO
Median household income$36,979
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702894th of 934 in MO
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%871st of 967 in MO

Measure	63830	Pemiscot	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Poverty rateWeakness	28.5%	29.6%	12.6%	12.5%	95th	71st of 966
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.523	0.519	0.465	0.483	94th	53rd of 964
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.8%	56.6%	45.6%	51.1%	89th	101st of 908
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.2%	9.7%	4%	5.2%	88th	106th of 967
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.2%	12.6%	8.8%	8.4%	86th	209th of 968
Healthcare workers	12.7%	9.1%	10.4%	9.7%	86th	232nd of 967
Housing vacancy	13%	15.6%	11.2%	10.1%	82nd	514th of 966
Veterans	7.5%	6.2%	7.3%	6.2%	72nd	476th of 968
Self-employed workers	10.8%	10.2%	9%	10%	67th	460th of 967
Residents under 18	23.9%	26.1%	22.3%	22%	66th	387th of 968
Residents 65 and older	18.4%	18.2%	17.9%	17.2%	63rd	525th of 968
Diversity index	47.4	51.1	40.1	61.4	47th	87th of 968
Government workers	12.4%	13.9%	13.2%	14.5%	39th	509th of 967
Median age	36.7	38.1	39	38.9	32nd	757th of 968
Homeownership rateWeakness	51.8%	55.6%	68.1%	65.2%	20th	902nd of 966
Broadband accessWeakness	85.7%	84.8%	89.3%	91%	14th	507th of 966
Population density	99/sq mi	30/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	283rd of 968
Population	6,118	14,958	6,191,814	334,922,499	10th	263rd of 968
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,090	$26,378	$39,695	$44,673	10th	771st of 968
Average commuteStrength	18.9 min	20.6 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	9th	845th of 934
Median gross rent	$800	$695	$1,033	$1,413	7th	416th of 783
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,037	$35,345	$45,780	$49,666	7th	810th of 960
Work from home	4.4%	4.3%	13%	15.1%	6th	736th of 967
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	1.2%	4.5%	14.1%	6th	439th of 968
Median home value	$121,300	$97,000	$230,300	$332,700	5th	696th of 917
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.8%	12.6%	32.4%	35.7%	4th	773rd of 965
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,979	$40,089	$70,702	$80,734	2nd	894th of 934
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	3.4%	3.8%	1st	871st 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

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.7

Under 18

23.9%

65 and over

18.4%

Race and ethnicity

White68%
Black24%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

47.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,614
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 60.6%
Married couples: 36.6%
Living alone: 32.8%
Veterans (of adults): 7.5%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

35%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

63830

$36,979

Pemiscot Co.

$40,089

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,090

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.523

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

63830

$121,300

Pemiscot Co.

$97,000

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

63830

$800

Pemiscot Co.

$695

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

16%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,005
Owner-occupied: 51.8%
Vacant: 13%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.1%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

30%

10–19

36%

20–29

14%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Education

Food service

Production

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Business and finance

Legal and social services

0.7%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Manufacturing

12%

Other services

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Education

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Information

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

0.9%

Wholesale

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$34,037

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	63830	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,831	$74,888
Service	$12,879	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,777	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,380	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,223	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

48%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
Households with broadband: 85.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.4%
No internet access: 10.9%
Without health insurance: 14.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Caruthersville
State: Missouri
County: Pemiscot County
Center point: 36.1354° N, 89.6901° W
Land area: 62 sq mi
Water area: 7.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Caruthersville8% of zip

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

Zip codes near 63830

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63851	Hayti, MO	8.7 mi	3,684	$28,705	$77,600
63839	Cooter, MO	9 mi	290	$42,250	$73,900
38047	Lenox, TN	9.3 mi	205	$58,438	—
63826	Braggadocio, MO	9.6 mi	164	—	$68,300
63877	Steele, MO	9.7 mi	2,816	$51,923	$160,200
38080	Ridgely, TN	11 mi	2,506	$30,313	$82,900
38030	Finley, TN	11 mi	228	$123,750	$192,700
63853	Holland, MO	11 mi	141	$37,375	$59,300
63840	Deering, MO	12 mi	74	$65,227	$62,300
38007	Bogota, TN	14 mi	0	—	—
63827	Bragg City, MO	14 mi	431	$65,313	$86,700
72310	Armorel, AR · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 63830

What city is zip code 63830?

63830 is assigned to Caruthersville, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 63830 in?

63830 is in Pemiscot County, Missouri.

What is the population of 63830?

About 6,118 people live in 63830, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 63830 in?

63830 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 63830?

The median household income in 63830 is $36,979.

What zip codes are near 63830?

The closest zip codes to 63830 are 63851, 63839, 38047, 63826, 63877.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63830, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.