Zip code 63862: Lilbourn, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 63862
63862 is a rural zip code in Lilbourn, Missouri (New Madrid County), covering 67 sq mi of land. About 1,237 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 37.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $43,940 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $81,600, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $692 a month.
9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and construction and repair.
How 63862 compares
- Residents under 1830.8%97thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%73rd of 968 in MO
- Poverty rate28.3%95thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%72nd of 966 in MO
- Housing vacancy21.6%94thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%234th of 966 in MO
- Healthcare workers13.6%91stU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%188th of 967 in MO
- Government workers22.7%91stU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%114th of 967 in MO
- Veterans9.3%86thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%276th of 968 in MO
- Uninsured rate11.1%76thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%349th of 968 in MO
- 61stU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%553rd of 968 in MO
- 52ndU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465329th of 964 in MO
- Diversity index47.447thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.186th of 968 in MO
- Median age37.740thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39710th of 968 in MO
- Homeownership rate60.6%33rdU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%850th of 966 in MO
- Broadband access89.2%29thU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%346th of 966 in MO
- 28thU.S. 10% · MO 9%677th of 967 in MO
- Average commute20.8 min16thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min768th of 934 in MO
- Work from home5.7%10thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%655th of 967 in MO
- 8thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%571st of 967 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$34,4267thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780797th of 960 in MO
- 6thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%585th of 908 in MO
- Tech workers0.5%6thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%575th of 967 in MO
- Median household income$43,9405thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702829th of 934 in MO
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033562nd of 783 in MO
- Population1,2372ndU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814562nd of 968 in MO
- Population density19/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi617th of 968 in MO
- Per capita income$19,3302ndWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695936th of 968 in MO
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%865th of 965 in MO
- Median home value$81,6001stU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300864th of 917 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%873rd of 968 in MO
| Measure | 63862 | New Madrid | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 30.8% | 23.7% | 22.3% | 22% | 73rd of 968 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 28.3% | 17.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 72nd of 966 | |
| Housing vacancy | 21.6% | 15% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 234th of 966 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.6% | 13.8% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 188th of 967 | |
| Government workers | 22.7% | 22.1% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 114th of 967 | |
| Veterans | 9.3% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 276th of 968 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.1% | 11.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 349th of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.1% | 19.9% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 553rd of 968 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.437 | 0.498 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 329th of 964 | |
| Diversity index | 47.4 | 42.1 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 86th of 968 | |
| Median age | 37.7 | 41.3 | 39 | 38.9 | 710th of 968 | |
| Homeownership rate | 60.6% | 64.2% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 850th of 966 | |
| Broadband access | 89.2% | 89.2% | 89.3% | 91% | 346th of 966 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.7% | 8.6% | 9% | 10% | 677th of 967 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.8 min | 21.3 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 768th of 934 | |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 3.3% | 13% | 15.1% | 655th of 967 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.3% | 3.4% | 4% | 5.2% | 571st of 967 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $34,426 | $38,196 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 797th of 960 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 31.8% | 42.6% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 585th of 908 | |
| Tech workers | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 575th of 967 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $43,940 | $51,881 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 829th of 934 | |
| Median gross rent | $692 | $729 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 562nd of 783 | |
| Population | 1,237 | 15,731 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 562nd of 968 | |
| Population density | 19/sq mi | 23/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 617th of 968 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $19,330 | $30,377 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 936th of 968 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 8.7% | 14.5% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 865th of 965 | |
| Median home value | $81,600 | $111,800 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 864th of 917 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 873rd of 968 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White68%
- Black23%
- Hispanic0.2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 465
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 67.7%
- Married couples
- 31%
- Living alone
- 26.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.3%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 593
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Vacant
- 21.6%
- Median year built
- 1972
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 31.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 12.8%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 63862 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $45,982 | $74,888 |
| Service | $17,121 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,222 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $34,643 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,625 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6%
- Households with broadband
- 89.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.4%
- No internet access
- 8.2%
- Without health insurance
- 11.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lilbourn
- State
- Missouri
- County
- New Madrid County
- Center point
- 36.5901° N, 89.6779° W
- Land area
- 67 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Lilbourn1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 63862
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63833 | Catron, MO | 5.1 mi | $60,682 |
| 63866 | Marston, MO | 5.8 mi | $33,750 |
| 63860 | Kewanee, MO | 7.7 mi | $40,817 |
| 63874 | Risco, MO | 7.8 mi | $48,000 |
| 63870 | Parma, MO | 9.5 mi | $57,639 |
| 63878 | Tallapoosa, MO | 10 mi | — |
| 63869 | New Madrid, MO | 10 mi | $57,959 |
| 63873 | Portageville, MO | 11 mi | $54,362 |
| 63828 | Canalou, MO | 11 mi | $46,875 |
| 63867 | Matthews, MO | 13 mi | $47,143 |
| 63848 | Gideon, MO | 16 mi | $43,083 |
| 63863 | Malden, MO | 17 mi | $47,205 |
Zip codes like 63862 elsewhere
Questions about 63862
What city is zip code 63862?
63862 is assigned to Lilbourn, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 63862 in?
63862 is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
What is the population of 63862?
About 1,237 people live in 63862, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 63862 in?
63862 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 63862?
The median household income in 63862 is $43,940.
What zip codes are near 63862?
The closest zip codes to 63862 are 63833, 63866, 63860, 63874, 63870.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63862, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.