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Cape Girardeau County
Friedheim, MO
63747
63747 ZIP Code — Friedheim, MO
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
ZIP code 63747 is located in
Friedheim ,
Missouri ,
within Cape Girardeau County .
It covers approximately 19.65 square miles and serves a population of
670 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 573 .
About ZIP code 63747
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,500.
Median household income is $98,014. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 63747 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
670
Population density
34 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
19.65 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
37.5629
Longitude
-89.8107
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
573
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.5%
45.9%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
72.2%
34.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
15.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$98,014
Median household income
$146,500
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 182 27.2% 18 and over 488 72.8% 65 and over 184 27.5% Median age 42.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 636 94.9% Two or more races 34 5.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.5%
45.9%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
72.2%
34.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
15.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $25k–$35k 2.5% $35k–$50k 1.7% $50k–$75k 16.1% $75k–$100k 51.7% $100k–$150k 14.0% $150k–$200k 7.9% $200k+ 4.1% Median income $98,014
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $146,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 2.8% Single-family detached 90.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.0% Median rooms 6.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 17.3% 1990–1999 19.7% 1980–1989 34.1% 1970–1979 12.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 1.6% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 6.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.0% 2 bedrooms 4.4% 3 bedrooms 31.3% 4 bedrooms 55.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.5% 1 vehicle 6.6% 2 vehicles 27.3% 3 or more 61.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 13.6% Propane / LP gas 19.8% Wood 56.2% No fuel used 10.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 188 77.7% Cohabiting couple 25 10.3% Male householder, no spouse 12 5.0% Female householder, no spouse 17 7.0% Households with children under 18 101 41.7% Households with seniors (65+) 105 43.4% Average household size 2.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.6% 28.1% Married 63.5% 66.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 3.1% Divorced 16.9% 2.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.7% Bachelor's or higher 24.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 3.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 63 31.0% High school 119 58.6% College / grad school 13 6.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
54.6%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.9% Service 33.0% Sales & office 11.1% Natural resources & construction 3.6% Production & transportation 15.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.2% Government 16.7% Self-employed 10.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.8% Carpool 9.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.9% Work from home 6.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.3% Retirement income 18.2% Supplemental Security 2.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.9% High blood pressure 30.3% High cholesterol 33.1% Diabetes 9.2% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 25.7% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.6% Binge drinking 20.0% No physical activity 24.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 14.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.3% Visited dentist 65.4% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 90 18.4%
Disability % Any disability 18.1% Under 18 9.9% 18–64 years 5.9% 65 and over 46.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 94.9% Public insurance 29.7% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 647 96.6% 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) 670 100.0% Born in same state 670 100.0% Born in different state 663 99.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 67 10% Arab 57 8.5%
Ancestry Count % French 28 4.2% Italian 27 4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.1% Internet access 91.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63747
What city is ZIP code 63747 in?
ZIP code 63747 is primarily assigned to Friedheim, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63747 in?
ZIP code 63747 falls within Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 63747 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 63747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 63747 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 63747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 63747 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 63747 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63747?
The median home value in ZIP code 63747 is $146,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 63747 in?
ZIP code 63747 observes the CST timezone.
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