63785 ZIP Code — Whitewater, MO

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

ZIP code 63785 is located in Whitewater, Missouri, within Cape Girardeau County. It covers approximately 49.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,077 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63785

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 $166,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,625. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

1,077

population

49.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63785 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63785

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63785. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitewater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63760 Leopold (6.1 mi) 63740 Chaffee (8.8 mi) 63764 Marble Hill (10.8 mi) 63766 Millersville (12.8 mi) 63701 Cape Girardeau (13 mi) 63771 Oran (13.4 mi) 63703 Cape Girardeau (14.3 mi) 63730 Advance (14.8 mi) 63755 Jackson (15.8 mi) 63751 Glenallen (16.5 mi) 63782 Sturdivant (17.3 mi) 63787 Zalma (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,077
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	49.90 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	37.2547
Longitude	-89.8033
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	57.6%	45.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,077

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$55,625

Median household income

$28,453

Per capita income

$166,900

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

519

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

142

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	248	23.0%
18 and over	829	77.0%
65 and over	144	13.4%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,073	99.6%
Black or African American	2	0.2%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	45.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 30.9%

$50k–$75k 5.6%

$75k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	30.9%
$50k–$75k	5.6%
$75k–$100k	27.7%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$55,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 38.8%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,900
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	53.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.9%
Wood	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	354	79.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	68	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	22	5.0%
Households with children under 18	143	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	23.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.6%	9.5%
Married	81.7%	85.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	2.4%
Divorced	5.6%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	119	89.5%
High school	4	3.0%
College / grad school	6	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.2%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Other services 14.7%

Wholesale trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Retail trade 6.8%

Professional & management 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	30.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	21.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.3%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.1%
Public insurance	17.9%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,025	95.2%
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)	1,077	100.0%
Born in same state	1,077	100.0%
Born in different state	952	88.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	91	8.4%
French	50	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	4%
English	18	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63785

What city is ZIP code 63785 in?

ZIP code 63785 is primarily assigned to Whitewater, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63785 in?

ZIP code 63785 falls within Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63785 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 63785 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63785?

The median home value in ZIP code 63785 is $166,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 63785?

ZIP code 63785 has an estimated population of 1,077 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63785?

The median household income in ZIP code 63785 is $55,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63785 in?

ZIP code 63785 observes the CST timezone.