63736 ZIP Code — Benton, MO

Scott County, Missouri

ZIP code 63736 is located in Benton, Missouri, within Scott County. It covers approximately 60.70 square miles and serves a population of 3,335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63736

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $56,622. 33% 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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,335
population
60.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63736 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Benton Acceptable
Benton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
63780 Scott City (5 mi) 62990 Thebes (10.1 mi) 63740 Chaffee (10.3 mi) 63771 Oran (10.3 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (11.4 mi) 63801 Sikeston (13.5 mi) 63703 Cape Girardeau (13.5 mi) 62914 Cairo (14.7 mi) 63823 Bertrand (15.2 mi) 63735 Bell City (15.6 mi) 62957 Mc Clure (16.3 mi) 62988 Tamms (16.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,335
Population density 55 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 201
Geography
Land area 60.70 sq mi
Water area 0.17 sq mi
Latitude 37.0894
Longitude -89.5263
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 52.3% 53.3% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 30.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.2% 14.3% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,335
Population
55
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$56,622
Median household income
$30,339
Per capita income
$144,200
Median home value
$886
Median monthly rent
73.1%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,144
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
77
Under 5
77
71
5–9
71
82
10–14
81
69
15–19
68
127
20–24
125
317
25–34
314
236
35–44
234
204
45–54
201
84
55–59
83
95
60–64
94
232
65–74
230
58
75–84
58
24
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1854616.4%
18 and over2,78983.6%
65 and over62518.7%
Median age39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%
Two or more races 5.5%
Black or African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Other race 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,92883.2%
Two or more races1935.5%
Black or African American1865.3%
Hispanic or Latino1855.3%
Other race160.5%
Asian120.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.3% 53.3% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 30.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.2% 14.3% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.9%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 19.4%
$25k–$35k 9.7%
$35k–$50k 6.1%
$50k–$75k 25.8%
$75k–$100k 14.1%
$100k–$150k 11.0%
$150k–$200k 6.7%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.9%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k19.4%
$25k–$35k9.7%
$35k–$50k6.1%
$50k–$75k25.8%
$75k–$100k14.1%
$100k–$150k11.0%
$150k–$200k6.7%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$56,622

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%
$50k–$100k 20.5%
$100k–$150k 13.0%
$150k–$200k 8.0%
$200k–$300k 27.2%
$300k–$500k 9.0%
$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$144,200
Median rent / month$886
Owner occupied73.1%
Renter occupied26.9%
Vacant4.0%
Single-family detached67.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes30.5%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.0%
2000–200916.2%
1990–199924.0%
1980–19897.1%
1970–197923.3%
1960–19693.4%
1950–19595.2%
1940–19496.5%
1939 or earlier6.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.7%
2 bedrooms25.0%
3 bedrooms51.9%
4 bedrooms17.1%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle27.2%
2 vehicles42.5%
3 or more27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.7%
Electricity59.4%
Propane / LP gas16.7%
Wood3.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family66044.6%
Cohabiting couple24916.8%
Male householder, no spouse19112.9%
Female householder, no spouse38125.7%
Households with children under 1842128.4%
Households with seniors (65+)41528.0%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.1%31.8%
Married46.3%47.4%
Separated4.6%3.9%
Widowed3.7%11.1%
Divorced10.2%5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.8%
HS graduate 40.8%
Some college, no degree 17.1%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate / professional 8.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.5%
Bachelor's or higher25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool183.6%
Kindergarten173.4%
Elementary school26252.1%
High school11021.9%
College / grad school9619.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%
Manufacturing 14.3%
Construction 9.3%
Wholesale trade 8.5%
Retail trade 7.7%
Agriculture & mining 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%
Other services 4.0%
Public administration 3.8%
Finance & real estate 3.1%
Professional & management 3.1%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.0%
Service16.3%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction15.2%
Production & transportation20.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.4%
Government15.4%
Self-employed9.7%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.5%
Carpool5.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home3.1%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)25.0

Poverty

All people 12.4%
Under 18 years 15.4%
18 and over 11.8%
Married-couple families 6.1%
Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.0%
Retirement income22.3%
Supplemental Security4.9%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP3.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.8%
High blood pressure31.8%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.3%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.6%
Depression25.3%
Fair or poor health16.9%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.1%
Visited dentist56.8%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1957.0%
Disability%
Any disability13.2%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years8.2%
65 and over39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.9%
Public insurance25.8%
No insurance10.2%
Uninsured under 194.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,18195.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,32099.6%
Born in same state3,29498.8%
Born in different state2,55876.7%
Foreign born260.8%
Naturalized citizen150.4%
Not a US citizen320.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English2397.2%
Arab1985.9%
French1715.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian1705.1%
Polish220.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.4%
Internet access93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63736

What city is ZIP code 63736 in?

ZIP code 63736 is primarily assigned to Benton, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63736 in?

ZIP code 63736 falls within Scott County, Missouri.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63736?

The median home value in ZIP code 63736 is $144,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 63736?

ZIP code 63736 has an estimated population of 3,335 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63736?

The median household income in ZIP code 63736 is $56,622, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63736 in?

ZIP code 63736 observes the CST timezone.

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