ZIP Code 63868 -- Morehouse, MO

New Madrid | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 60% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
653
Unknown
Median Income
$32,254
Home Value
$57,000
Median Rent
$525
Median Age
45.40
Diversity Index
34.80
Low
Cost of Living
29.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.8%

About ZIP Code 63868

ZIP code 63868 in Morehouse, Missouri is a unknown area with a population of 653. The median household income is $32,254, which is This is 57% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $57,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 29.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.40 years. Approximately 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in New Madrid, MO.

Population & Age

Total Population
653
Median Age
45.40
Male Population
309
47.3%
Female Population
344
52.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
34.80 Low
White
82.9%
Black or African American
0.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
15.8%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$32,254
Mean Household Income
$42,460
Per Capita Income
$22,546
Below Poverty Line
17.8%

This is 57% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$57,000
Median Rent
$525
Total Housing Units
408
Occupied Units
349
Vacant Units
59
14.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
55.3%
Renter Occupied
44.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 55.3% Renter 44.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 81.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 0.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
254
Employment Rate
99.2%
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
90.1%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

29.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 63868 is 70.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in New Madrid

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
63873 Portageville 4,015 $54,362
63869 New madrid 3,218 $57,959
63862 Lilbourn 1,237 $43,940
63870 Parma 1,066 $57,639
63848 Gideon 887 $43,083
63867 Matthews 764 $47,143

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 63868

ZIP code 63868 (Morehouse, MO) has a total population of 653 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 63868 is $32,254 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 57% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 63868 is primarily located in Morehouse, Missouri (MO). It falls within New Madrid County.

The median home value in ZIP code 63868 is $57,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $525.

The median age in ZIP code 63868 is 45.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 63868 has a cost of living index of 29.71 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 63868, 3.41% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 0.00% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 63868 is 0.79%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.