Zip code 63877: Steele, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 63877
63877 is a rural zip code in Steele, Missouri (Pemiscot County), covering 148 sq mi of land. About 2,816 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 42.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $51,923 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,200, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $702 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and management.
How 63877 compares
- Unemployment rate10.8%95thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%51st of 967 in MO
- Poverty rate24.3%91stWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%113th of 966 in MO
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46577th of 964 in MO
- Uninsured rate15.9%90thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%162nd of 968 in MO
- Housing vacancy17.1%90thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%379th of 966 in MO
- Median age42.574thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39428th of 968 in MO
- 72ndU.S. 10% · MO 9%417th of 967 in MO
- Government workers15.6%63rdU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%338th of 967 in MO
- 59thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%580th of 968 in MO
- Residents under 1821.6%45thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%552nd of 968 in MO
- Veterans5.4%44thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%745th of 968 in MO
- 38thU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%290th of 908 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$42,44531stU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780439th of 960 in MO
- Per capita income$33,83330thU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695398th of 968 in MO
- Diversity index31.625thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1203rd of 968 in MO
- Homeownership rate55.2%24thU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%879th of 966 in MO
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%449th of 965 in MO
- Median home value$160,20012thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300541st of 917 in MO
- Average commute19.8 min12thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min814th of 934 in MO
- Work from home6.1%12thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%635th of 967 in MO
- Median household income$51,92311thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702696th of 934 in MO
- Tech workers0.9%11thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%502nd of 967 in MO
- Population2,8165thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814389th of 968 in MO
- Broadband access80.5%5thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%716th of 966 in MO
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033550th of 783 in MO
- Population density19/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi611th of 968 in MO
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%899th of 968 in MO
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%901st of 967 in MO
| Measure | 63877 | Pemiscot | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 10.8% | 9.7% | 4% | 5.2% | 51st of 967 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24.3% | 29.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 113th of 966 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.507 | 0.519 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 77th of 964 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 15.9% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 162nd of 968 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.1% | 15.6% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 379th of 966 | |
| Median age | 42.5 | 38.1 | 39 | 38.9 | 428th of 968 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.4% | 10.2% | 9% | 10% | 417th of 967 | |
| Government workers | 15.6% | 13.9% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 338th of 967 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.8% | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 580th of 968 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.6% | 26.1% | 22.3% | 22% | 552nd of 968 | |
| Veterans | 5.4% | 6.2% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 745th of 968 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.6% | 56.6% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 290th of 908 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,445 | $35,345 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 439th of 960 | |
| Per capita income | $33,833 | $26,378 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 398th of 968 | |
| Diversity index | 31.6 | 51.1 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 203rd of 968 | |
| Homeownership rate | 55.2% | 55.6% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 879th of 966 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.2% | 12.6% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 449th of 965 | |
| Median home value | $160,200 | $97,000 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 541st of 917 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.8 min | 20.6 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 814th of 934 | |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 4.3% | 13% | 15.1% | 635th of 967 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $51,923 | $40,089 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 696th of 934 | |
| Tech workers | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 502nd of 967 | |
| Population | 2,816 | 14,958 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 389th of 968 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 80.5% | 84.8% | 89.3% | 91% | 716th of 966 | |
| Median gross rent | $702 | $695 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 550th of 783 | |
| Population density | 19/sq mi | 30/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 611th of 968 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.2% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 899th of 968 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0.9% | 9.1% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 901st 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
Race and ethnicity
- White82%
- Black4%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial11%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,240
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 53.5%
- Married couples
- 33.4%
- Living alone
- 37%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.4%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,496
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Vacant
- 17.1%
- Median year built
- 1974
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 41.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (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 | 63877 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,736 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,000 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,167 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,353 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $60,662 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7%
- Households with broadband
- 80.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 53.1%
- No internet access
- 18.8%
- Without health insurance
- 15.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Steele
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Pemiscot County
- Center point
- 36.0795° N, 89.8491° W
- Land area
- 148 sq mi
- Water area
- 3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
63877 spans 2 counties
- Pemiscot County94% of land
- Dunklin County6% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Steele2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 63877
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63853 | Holland, MO | 1.8 mi | $37,375 |
| 63839 | Cooter, MO | 3.1 mi | $42,250 |
| 63826 | Braggadocio, MO | 7.4 mi | — |
| 63840 | Deering, MO | 8 mi | $65,227 |
| 63849 | Gobler, MO | 9 mi | $90,685 |
| 63875 | Rives, MO · PO box | 9.2 mi | — |
| 63830 | Caruthersville, MO | 9.7 mi | $36,979 |
| 72319 | Gosnell, AR · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 72316 | Blytheville, AR · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 72310 | Armorel, AR · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 63855 | Hornersville, MO | 12 mi | $50,278 |
| 72315 | Blytheville, AR | 13 mi | $52,259 |
Zip codes like 63877 elsewhere
Questions about 63877
What city is zip code 63877?
63877 is assigned to Steele, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 63877 in?
63877 is mostly in Pemiscot County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 63877?
About 2,816 people live in 63877, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 63877 in?
63877 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 63877?
The median household income in 63877 is $51,923.
What zip codes are near 63877?
The closest zip codes to 63877 are 63853, 63839, 63826, 63840, 63849.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63877, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.