Zip code 63837: Clarkton, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 63837?

63837 is assigned to Clarkton, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 63837 in?

63837 is mostly in Dunklin County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 63837?

About 1,381 people live in 63837, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 63837?

The median household income in 63837 is $46,066.

Q: What zip codes are near 63837?

The closest zip codes to 63837 are 63847, 63848, 63852, 63863, 63933.

Residential delivery areaDunklin CountyCentral Time

Population

1,381

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$54K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$627/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

31 sq mi

44 people/sq mi

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

About 63837

63837 is a rural zip code in Clarkton, Missouri (Dunklin County), covering 31 sq mi of land. About 1,381 people live here, or 44 per square mile. The median resident is 33.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,066 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $53,800, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $627 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.2 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 63837 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.577
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46517th of 964 in MO
Poverty rate28.1%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%75th of 966 in MO
Housing vacancy22.4%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%221st of 966 in MO
Residents under 1829.5%
95th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%105th of 968 in MO
Uninsured rate18.3%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%119th of 968 in MO
Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%254th of 968 in MO
Tech workers5.9%
85th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%56th of 967 in MO
Average commute31.2 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min221st of 934 in MO
Government workers18.1%
77th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%243rd of 967 in MO
Diversity index60.8
74th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.128th of 968 in MO
Healthcare workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%369th of 967 in MO
Self-employed workers9.5%
53rd
U.S. 10% · MO 9%540th of 967 in MO
Foreign-born residents9.8%
50th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%53rd of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate66.9%
46th
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%777th of 966 in MO
Residents 65 and older12.2%
19th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%863rd of 968 in MO
Per capita income$29,684
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695592nd of 968 in MO
Median age33.4
13th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39865th of 968 in MO
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%544th of 966 in MO
Rent-burdened renters37.3%
11th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%480th of 908 in MO
Median earnings per worker$34,234
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780805th of 960 in MO
Population density44/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi401st of 968 in MO
Median household income$46,066
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702800th of 934 in MO
Unemployment rate1.4%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%687th of 967 in MO
Population1,381
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814529th of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$627
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033646th of 783 in MO
Median home value$53,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300911th of 917 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher3.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%942nd of 965 in MO
Work from home1.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%867th of 967 in MO

Measure	63837	Dunklin	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.577	0.454	0.465	0.483	99th	17th of 964
Poverty rateWeakness	28.1%	22%	12.6%	12.5%	95th	75th of 966
Housing vacancy	22.4%	16.3%	11.2%	10.1%	95th	221st of 966
Residents under 18	29.5%	26%	22.3%	22%	95th	105th of 968
Uninsured rateWeakness	18.3%	15.1%	8.8%	8.4%	93rd	119th of 968
Veterans	9.5%	6.9%	7.3%	6.2%	87th	254th of 968
Tech workers	5.9%	0.5%	3.4%	3.8%	85th	56th of 967
Average commute	31.2 min	23.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	79th	221st of 934
Government workers	18.1%	16.7%	13.2%	14.5%	77th	243rd of 967
Diversity index	60.8	43.6	40.1	61.4	74th	28th of 968
Healthcare workers	10.3%	11.1%	10.4%	9.7%	62nd	369th of 967
Self-employed workers	9.5%	9.2%	9%	10%	53rd	540th of 967
Foreign-born residents	9.8%	2.9%	4.5%	14.1%	50th	53rd of 968
Homeownership rate	66.9%	62.3%	68.1%	65.2%	46th	777th of 966
Residents 65 and older	12.2%	18.7%	17.9%	17.2%	19th	863rd of 968
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,684	$26,244	$39,695	$44,673	18th	592nd of 968
Median age	33.4	39.7	39	38.9	13th	865th of 968
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	88.5%	89.3%	91%	12th	544th of 966
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.3%	39.4%	45.6%	51.1%	11th	480th of 908
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,234	$38,495	$45,780	$49,666	7th	805th of 960
Population density	44/sq mi	51/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	401st of 968
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,066	$47,849	$70,702	$80,734	6th	800th of 934
Unemployment rateStrength	1.4%	4.8%	4%	5.2%	3rd	687th of 967
Population	1,381	27,493	6,191,814	334,922,499	2nd	529th of 968
Median gross rent	$627	$648	$1,033	$1,413	2nd	646th of 783
Median home value	$53,800	$97,600	$230,300	$332,700	1st	911th of 917
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.7%	13.2%	32.4%	35.7%	1st	942nd of 965
Work from home	1.6%	3%	13%	15.1%	1st	867th 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

20%

5–17

12%

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.4

Under 18

29.5%

65 and over

12.2%

Race and ethnicity

White54%
Black4%
Hispanic29%
Asian0%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

60.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

16%

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 505
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 72.7%
Married couples: 48.5%
Living alone: 23.6%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

63837

$46,066

Dunklin Co.

$47,849

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,684

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.577

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

63837

$53,800

Dunklin Co.

$97,600

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

63837

$627

Dunklin Co.

$648

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 651
Owner-occupied: 66.9%
Vacant: 22.4%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.7%
Home value to income: 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

18%

20–29

22%

30–44

20%

45–59

12%

60+

11%

Average commute

31.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Police and fire

Computer and math

Education

Production

Food service

Sales

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

15%

Agriculture and mining

15%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Manufacturing

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Education

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$34,234

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	63837	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$32,014	$74,888
Service	$30,536	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,063	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,063	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,063	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

31%

High school

45%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.5%

High school graduate or higher: 69%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.8%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 18.3%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Clarkton
State: Missouri
County: Dunklin County
Center point: 36.4503° N, 89.9865° W
Land area: 31 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

63837 spans 2 counties

Dunklin County72% of land
New Madrid County28% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Clarkton4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 63837

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63847	Gibson, MO	2.7 mi	91	—	—
63848	Gideon, MO	5.5 mi	887	$43,083	$63,600
63852	Holcomb, MO	5.9 mi	1,172	$46,971	$92,500
63863	Malden, MO	7.8 mi	5,321	$47,205	$91,900
63933	Campbell, MO	8.4 mi	3,049	$55,582	$102,100
63880	Whiteoak, MO	8.6 mi	97	—	—
72464	Saint Francis, AR	8.8 mi	10	—	—
63878	Tallapoosa, MO	9.8 mi	92	—	$61,100
63879	Wardell, MO	12 mi	694	$41,083	$56,800
63874	Risco, MO	12 mi	288	$48,000	$62,300
72454	Piggott, AR	12 mi	4,833	$46,509	$107,600
72430	Greenway, AR	13 mi	684	$57,604	—

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Questions about 63837

What city is zip code 63837?

63837 is assigned to Clarkton, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 63837 in?

63837 is mostly in Dunklin County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 63837?

About 1,381 people live in 63837, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 63837 in?

63837 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 63837?

The median household income in 63837 is $46,066.

What zip codes are near 63837?

The closest zip codes to 63837 are 63847, 63848, 63852, 63863, 63933.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63837, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.