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Pemiscot County
Cooter, MO
63839
63839 ZIP Code — Cooter, MO
Pemiscot County, Missouri
ZIP code 63839 is located in
Cooter ,
Missouri ,
within Pemiscot County .
It covers approximately 0.85 square miles and serves a population of
343 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 573 .
About ZIP code 63839
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,300. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($50,104) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 63839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
343
Population density
404 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
155
Geography
Land area
0.85 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.0576
Longitude
-89.8218
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
573
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.4%
63.6%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
20.7%
21.6%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
13.0%
19.5%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.8%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$50,104
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 126 36.7% 18 and over 217 63.3% 65 and over 38 11.1% Median age 34.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 323 91% Two or more races 20 5.6% Hispanic or Latino 12 3.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.4%
63.6%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
20.7%
21.6%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
13.0%
19.5%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.8%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 7.4% $15k–$25k 19.3% $25k–$35k 14.8% $35k–$50k 4.4% $50k–$75k 23.0% $75k–$100k 14.1% $100k–$150k 8.1% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $50,104
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $53,300 Median rent / month $769 Owner occupied 44.4% Renter occupied 55.6% Vacant 15.6% Single-family detached 76.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.1% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 8.1% 1990–1999 16.9% 1980–1989 7.5% 1970–1979 11.9% 1960–1969 4.4% 1950–1959 14.4% 1940–1949 20.6% 1939 or earlier 15.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 41.9% 3 bedrooms 55.0% 4 bedrooms 3.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 31.9% 2 vehicles 57.8% 3 or more 5.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.3% Electricity 56.3% Propane / LP gas 4.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 63 46.7% Cohabiting couple 12 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 20 14.8% Female householder, no spouse 40 29.6% Households with children under 18 54 40.0% Households with seniors (65+) 32 23.7% Average household size 2.54
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.4% 25.0% Married 48.4% 48.5% Separated 4.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.2% 18.2% Divorced 16.9% 8.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
21.4%
Some college, no degree
5.8%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 69.9% Bachelor's or higher 9.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 5.8% Kindergarten 1 0.8% Elementary school 65 53.7% High school 45 37.2% College / grad school 3 2.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.2%
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Public administration
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.5% Service 19.8% Sales & office 7.1% Natural resources & construction 32.5% Production & transportation 23.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.2% Government 13.5% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.1% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
63.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.4% Retirement income 13.3% Supplemental Security 0.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 19.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.7% High blood pressure 34.9% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 32.3% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 12.8% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.7% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 34.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.8% Depression 27.7% Fair or poor health 25.0% Poor mental health 19.3% Poor physical health 16.7% No health insurance 21.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.8% Visited dentist 45.3% Cholesterol screening 83.7% Teeth loss 30.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 8 3.7%
Disability % Any disability 15.5% Under 18 4.0% 18–64 years 13.4% 65 and over 63.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.8% Public insurance 46.6% No insurance 18.7% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 327 95.3% Spanish 9 2.8% Other Indo-European 5 1.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 1.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 335 97.7% Born in same state 329 95.9% Born in different state 211 61.5% Foreign born 6 1.7% Naturalized citizen 8 2.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 92 26.8% French 33 9.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 7 2% German 4 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.4% Internet access 91.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63839
What city is ZIP code 63839 in?
ZIP code 63839 is primarily assigned to Cooter, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63839 in?
ZIP code 63839 falls within Pemiscot County, Missouri.
Is ZIP code 63839 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 63839 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 63839?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 63839 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 63839 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63839?
18% of residents in ZIP code 63839 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 63839 in?
ZIP code 63839 observes the CST timezone.
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