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Dunklin County
Arbyrd, MO
63821
63821 ZIP Code — Arbyrd, MO
Dunklin County, Missouri
ZIP code 63821 is located in
Arbyrd ,
Missouri ,
within Dunklin County .
It covers approximately 39.74 square miles and serves a population of
654 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 573 .
About ZIP code 63821
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 $48,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $38,300. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.
Overall, ZIP code 63821 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
654
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
39.74 sq mi
Water area
0.30 sq mi
Latitude
36.0434
Longitude
-90.2298
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
573
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.3%
61.9%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
26.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
2.5%
9.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$38,300
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 121 18.5% 18 and over 533 81.5% 65 and over 141 21.6% Median age 47.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 459 55.4% Hispanic or Latino 174 21% Two or more races 160 19.3% Other race 35 4.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.3%
61.9%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
26.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
2.5%
9.8%
19.5%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.8% $10k–$15k 8.4% $15k–$25k 10.1% $25k–$35k 13.6% $35k–$50k 26.9% $50k–$75k 16.2% $75k–$100k 13.6% $100k–$150k 1.9% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $38,300
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $48,600 Median rent / month $564 Owner occupied 66.9% Renter occupied 33.1% Vacant 20.0% Single-family detached 86.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.18
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 4.2% 1990–1999 6.5% 1980–1989 14.3% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 7.0% 1950–1959 4.9% 1940–1949 12.2% 1939 or earlier 34.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 3.1% 2 bedrooms 30.6% 3 bedrooms 57.4% 4 bedrooms 6.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 54.9% 2 vehicles 27.9% 3 or more 15.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 45.8% Electricity 28.2% Propane / LP gas 23.4% Wood 1.6% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 97 31.5% Cohabiting couple 63 20.5% Male householder, no spouse 63 20.5% Female householder, no spouse 85 27.6% Households with children under 18 66 21.4% Households with seniors (65+) 134 43.5% Average household size 2.12
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.9% 17.8% Married 34.5% 41.1% Separated 4.8% 1.2% Widowed 4.1% 11.1% Divorced 30.7% 28.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
21.9%
Some college, no degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 72.7% Bachelor's or higher 9.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 3.6% Kindergarten 12 14.3% Elementary school 51 60.7% High school 14 16.7% College / grad school 4 4.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Agriculture & mining
18.4%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Professional & management
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.0% Service 17.2% Sales & office 19.5% Natural resources & construction 19.9% Production & transportation 25.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.8% Government 6.3% Self-employed 2.7% Unpaid family workers 1.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.0% Carpool 2.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 2.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
26.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.8% Retirement income 17.2% Supplemental Security 10.1% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 22.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.5% High blood pressure 41.5% High cholesterol 42.0% Diabetes 16.8% Heart disease 11.5% Stroke 5.8% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 38.3% Kidney disease 4.7% Pulmonary disease 15.6% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 32.1% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 39.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.4% Depression 27.0% Fair or poor health 30.1% Poor mental health 18.3% Poor physical health 19.0% No health insurance 23.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.5% Visited dentist 42.8% Cholesterol screening 85.3% Teeth loss 31.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 8.8%
Disability % Any disability 33.6% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 34.7% 65 and over 55.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.2% Public insurance 52.6% No insurance 14.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 599 91.6% Spanish 24 4.0% Other Indo-European 24 4.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 588 89.9% Born in same state 586 89.6% Born in different state 299 45.7% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 66 10.1% Not a US citizen 6 9.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 69 10.6% Italian 63 9.6%
Ancestry Count % French 39 6% English 23 3.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.1% Internet access 75.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63821
What city is ZIP code 63821 in?
ZIP code 63821 is primarily assigned to Arbyrd, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63821 in?
ZIP code 63821 falls within Dunklin County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 63821 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 63821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 63821?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63821?
17% of residents in ZIP code 63821 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63821?
The median home value in ZIP code 63821 is $48,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 63821 in?
ZIP code 63821 observes the CST timezone.
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