63732 ZIP Code — Altenburg, MO

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

ZIP code 63732 is located in Altenburg, Missouri, within Cape Girardeau County. It covers approximately 33.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63732

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,552. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 63732 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,069

population

33.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Altenburg	Acceptable
Altenburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62942 Grand Tower (6.3 mi) 63748 Frohna (7 mi) 63770 Old Appleton (7.4 mi) 62998 Wolf Lake (8.2 mi) 63769 Oak Ridge (11 mi) 62950 Jacob (11 mi) 63755 Jackson (11.1 mi) 62940 Gorham (11.4 mi) 62905 Alto Pass (13 mi) 63747 Friedheim (13.3 mi) 62280 Rockwood (16.3 mi) 62952 Jonesboro (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,069
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	33.79 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.5920
Longitude	-89.5708
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.5%	45.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	65.2%	34.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	15.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,069

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$67,552

Median household income

$27,210

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

347

Housing units

32.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	21.9%
18 and over	835	78.1%
65 and over	192	18.0%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,037	96.3%
Black or African American	18	1.7%
Two or more races	13	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.7%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.5%	45.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	65.2%	34.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	15.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 38.6%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	38.6%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$67,552

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 22.9%

$200k–$300k 33.9%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	35.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	9.6%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	52.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.7%
Electricity	23.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Wood	30.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	274	77.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	47	13.2%
Households with children under 18	107	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	41.1%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	15.0%
Married	63.6%	69.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	10.8%
Divorced	5.5%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 24.9%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.5%
Kindergarten	6	2.7%
Elementary school	91	40.8%
High school	60	26.9%
College / grad school	56	25.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Wholesale trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Other services 9.0%

Public administration 8.4%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 4.2%

Retail trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 61.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	36.3%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	25.8%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	989	92.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,069	100.0%
Born in same state	1,069	100.0%
Born in different state	979	91.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	5.6%
Arab	33	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	92.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63732

What city is ZIP code 63732 in?

ZIP code 63732 is primarily assigned to Altenburg, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63732 in?

ZIP code 63732 falls within Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63732 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 63732 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 63732 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 63732 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63732 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 63732 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63732?

The median home value in ZIP code 63732 is $162,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 63732 in?

ZIP code 63732 observes the CST timezone.