Zip code 63846: Essex, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 63846?

63846 is assigned to Essex, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 63846 in?

63846 is in Stoddard County, Missouri.

Q: What is the population of 63846?

About 1,239 people live in 63846, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 63846?

The median household income in 63846 is $50,813.

Q: What zip codes are near 63846?

The closest zip codes to 63846 are 63850, 63868, 63828, 63735, 63825.

Residential delivery areaStoddard CountyCentral Time

Population

1,239

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$93K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$687/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

102 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 63846

63846 is a rural zip code in Essex, Missouri (Stoddard County), covering 102 sq mi of land. About 1,239 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 39.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,813 a year, 37% 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 $93,300, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $687 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 63846 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers20.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%40th of 967 in MO
Uninsured rate27%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%52nd of 968 in MO
Poverty rate28.1%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%78th of 966 in MO
Housing vacancy20.8%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%256th of 966 in MO
Self-employed workers12.8%
82nd
U.S. 10% · MO 9%346th of 967 in MO
Veterans8.3%
80th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%382nd of 968 in MO
Residents under 1825.5%
78th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%278th of 968 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.453
64th
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465231st of 964 in MO
Median age39.8
56th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39584th of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate67.9%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%758th of 966 in MO
Rent-burdened renters47.5%
37th
U.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%292nd of 908 in MO
Residents 65 and older14.2%
32nd
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%794th of 968 in MO
Broadband access88.1%
24th
U.S. 91% · MO 89.3%386th of 966 in MO
Diversity index25.2
18th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1282nd of 968 in MO
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%439th of 967 in MO
Median earnings per worker$38,512
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780620th of 960 in MO
Per capita income$25,994
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695774th of 968 in MO
Average commute19.2 min
10th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min835th of 934 in MO
Median household income$50,813
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702722nd of 934 in MO
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%509th of 968 in MO
Median gross rent$687
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033570th of 783 in MO
Population1,239
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814561st of 968 in MO
Median home value$93,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300825th of 917 in MO
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi740th of 968 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%873rd of 965 in MO
Work from home0.4%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%895th of 967 in MO
Unemployment rate0.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%760th of 967 in MO
Government workers3.9%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%903rd of 967 in MO

Measure	63846	Stoddard	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Healthcare workers	20.5%	14%	10.4%	9.7%	99th	40th of 967
Uninsured rateWeakness	27%	11.2%	8.8%	8.4%	98th	52nd of 968
Poverty rateWeakness	28.1%	15.1%	12.6%	12.5%	95th	78th of 966
Housing vacancy	20.8%	13.5%	11.2%	10.1%	94th	256th of 966
Self-employed workers	12.8%	11%	9%	10%	82nd	346th of 967
Veterans	8.3%	9.1%	7.3%	6.2%	80th	382nd of 968
Residents under 18	25.5%	22.1%	22.3%	22%	78th	278th of 968
Income inequality (Gini)	0.453	0.426	0.465	0.483	64th	231st of 964
Median age	39.8	42	39	38.9	56th	584th of 968
Homeownership rate	67.9%	71.8%	68.1%	65.2%	48th	758th of 966
Rent-burdened renters	47.5%	30.3%	45.6%	51.1%	37th	292nd of 908
Residents 65 and older	14.2%	20.6%	17.9%	17.2%	32nd	794th of 968
Broadband access	88.1%	86.9%	89.3%	91%	24th	386th of 966
Diversity index	25.2	13.8	40.1	61.4	18th	282nd of 968
Tech workers	1.3%	0.9%	3.4%	3.8%	18th	439th of 967
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,512	$40,383	$45,780	$49,666	17th	620th of 960
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,994	$30,101	$39,695	$44,673	10th	774th of 968
Average commuteStrength	19.2 min	23.1 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	10th	835th of 934
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,813	$57,957	$70,702	$80,734	9th	722nd of 934
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	0.4%	4.5%	14.1%	5th	509th of 968
Median gross rent	$687	$760	$1,033	$1,413	3rd	570th of 783
Population	1,239	28,470	6,191,814	334,922,499	2nd	561st of 968
Median home value	$93,300	$143,300	$230,300	$332,700	2nd	825th of 917
Population density	12/sq mi	35/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	740th of 968
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8%	16.7%	32.4%	35.7%	1st	873rd of 965
Work from home	0.4%	3%	13%	15.1%	1st	895th of 967
Unemployment rateStrength	0.9%	3.7%	4%	5.2%	1st	760th of 967
Government workers	3.9%	12.9%	13.2%	14.5%	1st	903rd 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

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

15%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

39.8

Under 18

25.5%

65 and over

14.2%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black10%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

25.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.4%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 511
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 69.7%
Married couples: 50.3%
Living alone: 28.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

63846

$50,813

Stoddard Co.

$57,957

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,994

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.453

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

63846

$93,300

Stoddard Co.

$143,300

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

63846

$687

Stoddard Co.

$760

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 645
Owner-occupied: 67.9%
Vacant: 20.8%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.7%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.4%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

43%

20–29

18%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

21%

Transportation and moving

18%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Production

Engineering and science

Management

Food service

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Legal and social services

0.9%

Education

0.7%

Business and finance

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Manufacturing

18%

Retail

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Education

Professional and technical services

0.9%

Public administration

0.4%

Admin, support and management

0.2%

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,512

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	63846	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,342	$74,888
Service	$14,821	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,896	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$61,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

48%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Households with broadband: 88.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.6%
No internet access: 10%
Without health insurance: 27%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Essex
State: Missouri
County: Stoddard County
Center point: 36.8263° N, 89.7994° W
Land area: 102 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 63846

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
63850	Grayridge, MO	1 mi	8	—	—
63868	Morehouse, MO	6.2 mi	653	$32,254	$57,000
63828	Canalou, MO	7.9 mi	177	$46,875	$32,000
63735	Bell City, MO	11 mi	697	$28,214	$67,000
63825	Bloomfield, MO	11 mi	4,224	$52,414	$96,600
63841	Dexter, MO	11 mi	13,191	$58,607	$163,400
63801	Sikeston, MO	11 mi	22,027	$62,698	$156,700
63833	Catron, MO	13 mi	137	$60,682	$192,500
63784	Vanduser, MO	13 mi	253	$48,333	$68,600
63870	Parma, MO	14 mi	1,066	$57,639	$62,100
63867	Matthews, MO	15 mi	764	$47,143	$110,500
63860	Kewanee, MO	15 mi	172	$40,817	$56,100

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Questions about 63846

What city is zip code 63846?

63846 is assigned to Essex, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 63846 in?

63846 is in Stoddard County, Missouri.

What is the population of 63846?

About 1,239 people live in 63846, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 63846 in?

63846 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 63846?

The median household income in 63846 is $50,813.

What zip codes are near 63846?

The closest zip codes to 63846 are 63850, 63868, 63828, 63735, 63825.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63846, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.