63739 ZIP Code — Burfordville, MO

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

ZIP code 63739 is located in Burfordville, Missouri, within Cape Girardeau County. It covers approximately 14.60 square miles and serves a population of 684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63739

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $50,952. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63739 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

684

population

14.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burfordville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	684
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	14.60 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.3516
Longitude	-89.8173
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	57.2%	45.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	34.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	15.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

684

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$50,952

Median household income

$19,687

Per capita income

$129,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

55.3%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	236	34.5%
18 and over	448	65.5%
65 and over	62	9.1%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.6%

Two or more races 17.8%

Asian 2.3%

Black or African American 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	531	77.6%
Two or more races	122	17.8%
Asian	16	2.3%
Black or African American	15	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	45.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	34.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	15.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 26.8%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	26.8%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
Median income	$50,952

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 28.6%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	55.3%
Renter occupied	44.7%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	74.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.8%
2 vehicles	24.2%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	64.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Wood	24.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	30	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	10	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	63	33.2%
Households with children under 18	93	48.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	26.8%
Average household size	3.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	7.5%
Married	52.2%	33.7%
Separated	0.0%	9.4%
Widowed	26.1%	33.7%
Divorced	6.9%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 19.8%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	215	86.7%
High school	21	8.5%
College / grad school	12	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Retail trade 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Construction 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	32.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.9

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	684	100.0%
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)	668	97.7%
Born in same state	668	97.7%
Born in different state	616	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	166	24.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63739

What city is ZIP code 63739 in?

ZIP code 63739 is primarily assigned to Burfordville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63739 in?

ZIP code 63739 falls within Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63739 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 63739 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63739?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 63739 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 63739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63739?

The median home value in ZIP code 63739 is $129,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 63739 in?

ZIP code 63739 observes the CST timezone.