63735 ZIP Code — Bell City, MO

Stoddard County, Missouri

ZIP code 63735 is located in Bell City, Missouri, within Stoddard County. It covers approximately 56.11 square miles and serves a population of 790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63735

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $29,375. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63735 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

790
population
56.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63735 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63735

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City Status
Bell City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
63771 Oran (7.1 mi) 63730 Advance (8.9 mi) 63825 Bloomfield (10.9 mi) 63846 Essex (11.6 mi) 63801 Sikeston (12.6 mi) 63740 Chaffee (13.9 mi) 63782 Sturdivant (14.4 mi) 63736 Benton (15.6 mi) 63841 Dexter (17.7 mi) 63785 Whitewater (18.7 mi) 63787 Zalma (18.9 mi) 63867 Matthews (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 790
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 207
Geography
Land area 56.11 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 36.9856
Longitude -89.7771
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 573
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.0% 56.2% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 18.8% 32.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 5.7% 10.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.6% 0.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

790
Population
14
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$29,375
Median household income
$19,315
Per capita income
$67,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
63.7%
Home ownership
33.7%
Poverty rate
22.2%
Unemployment
249
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
22
27
5–9
28
14
10–14
14
37
15–19
37
32
20–24
33
52
25–34
54
45
35–44
47
73
45–54
74
15
55–59
15
24
60–64
25
34
65–74
34
13
75–84
14
2
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817121.6%
18 and over61978.4%
65 and over10012.7%
Median age38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%
Two or more races 6.7%
GroupCount%
White73793.3%
Two or more races536.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.0% 56.2% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 18.8% 32.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 5.7% 10.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.6% 0.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 17.6%
$10k–$15k 17.3%
$15k–$25k 9.8%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 10.4%
$50k–$75k 17.9%
$75k–$100k 8.3%
$100k–$150k 8.0%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
$200k+ 0.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k17.6%
$10k–$15k17.3%
$15k–$25k9.8%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k10.4%
$50k–$75k17.9%
$75k–$100k8.3%
$100k–$150k8.0%
$150k–$200k1.5%
$200k+0.9%
Median income$29,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.0%
$50k–$100k 30.4%
$100k–$150k 20.1%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k–$300k 6.1%
$300k–$500k 3.3%
$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$67,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied63.7%
Renter occupied36.3%
Vacant9.4%
Single-family detached51.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes24.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.7%
2000–200921.0%
1990–199911.9%
1980–198920.5%
1970–197912.4%
1960–196912.4%
1950–19593.0%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier7.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom23.5%
2 bedrooms21.0%
3 bedrooms41.8%
4 bedrooms10.2%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.6%
1 vehicle47.0%
2 vehicles16.4%
3 or more28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas26.8%
Electricity57.7%
Propane / LP gas12.5%
Wood1.2%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13439.9%
Cohabiting couple257.4%
Male householder, no spouse4413.1%
Female householder, no spouse13339.6%
Households with children under 1815947.3%
Households with seniors (65+)7722.9%
Average household size2.35

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.8%24.4%
Married51.3%53.3%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed0.3%9.6%
Divorced21.0%12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%
Some HS, no diploma 8.0%
HS graduate 54.2%
Some college, no degree 14.3%
Associate's degree 1.1%
Bachelor's degree 4.8%
Graduate / professional 7.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.5%
Bachelor's or higher11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1710.1%
Kindergarten53.0%
Elementary school7443.8%
High school6639.1%
College / grad school74.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Manufacturing 19.6%
Retail trade 10.1%
Professional & management 9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%
Transportation & utilities 7.0%
Agriculture & mining 6.0%
Wholesale trade 4.4%
Finance & real estate 4.1%
Construction 3.8%
Other services 3.8%
Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.4%
Service14.6%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction6.3%
Production & transportation35.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.8%
Government10.4%
Self-employed3.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.4%
Carpool13.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.1%
Work from home1.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 33.7%
Under 18 years 28.0%
18 and over 35.2%
Married-couple families 14.2%
Female-led households 74.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.7%
Retirement income11.6%
Supplemental Security10.7%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP21.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.3%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis29.1%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease10.4%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.6%
Binge drinking16.4%
No physical activity33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.6%
Depression26.3%
Fair or poor health21.1%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health14.3%
No health insurance19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.1%
Visited dentist50.1%
Cholesterol screening85.4%
Teeth loss26.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans528.4%
Disability%
Any disability18.2%
Under 188.2%
18–64 years16.8%
65 and over43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.9%
Public insurance45.2%
No insurance15.6%
Uninsured under 195.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only74694.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)790100.0%
Born in same state790100.0%
Born in different state68787.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab14718.6%
Italian394.9%
French354.4%
AncestryCount%
English182.3%
Irish162%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.5%
Internet access93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63735

What city is ZIP code 63735 in?

ZIP code 63735 is primarily assigned to Bell City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63735 in?

ZIP code 63735 falls within Stoddard County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63735?

34% of residents in ZIP code 63735 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63735?

12% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 63735?

The median home value in ZIP code 63735 is $67,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63735?

The median household income in ZIP code 63735 is $29,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63735 in?

ZIP code 63735 observes the CST timezone.

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