63822 ZIP Code — Bernie, MO

Stoddard County, Missouri

ZIP code 63822 is located in Bernie, Missouri, within Stoddard County. It covers approximately 77.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63822

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $48,514. 47% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 63822 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,680
population
77.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63822 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63822

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City Status
Bernie Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
63841 Dexter (6.6 mi) 63863 Malden (8.8 mi) 63936 Dudley (10.6 mi) 63870 Parma (10.8 mi) 63932 Broseley (12.7 mi) 63933 Campbell (13.6 mi) 63940 Fisk (13.9 mi) 63846 Essex (14.6 mi) 63833 Catron (15.7 mi) 63825 Bloomfield (16.7 mi) 63961 Qulin (17.3 mi) 63837 Clarkton (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,680
Population density 35 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 207
Geography
Land area 77.41 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 36.6910
Longitude -90.0095
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 61.3% 56.2% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 26.3% 32.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.4% 10.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,680
Population
35
People per sq mi
46.1
Median age
$48,514
Median household income
$24,457
Per capita income
$90,000
Median home value
$754
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
885
Housing units
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
67
Under 5
75
113
5–9
125
56
10–14
63
41
15–19
46
44
20–24
49
171
25–34
190
118
35–44
132
187
45–54
207
66
55–59
73
127
60–64
140
208
65–74
231
51
75–84
57
20
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1857321.4%
18 and over2,10778.6%
65 and over59022.0%
Median age46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.4%
Two or more races 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Black or African American 2.2%
Other race 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,40885.4%
Two or more races1655.9%
Hispanic or Latino1394.9%
Black or African American622.2%
Other race301.1%
Asian80.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.3% 56.2% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 26.3% 32.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.4% 10.9% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.7%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 12.0%
$25k–$35k 9.8%
$35k–$50k 21.0%
$50k–$75k 14.3%
$75k–$100k 15.9%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
$200k+ 0.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.7%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k12.0%
$25k–$35k9.8%
$35k–$50k21.0%
$50k–$75k14.3%
$75k–$100k15.9%
$100k–$150k14.6%
$150k–$200k2.8%
$200k+0.2%
Median income$48,514

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%
$50k–$100k 36.2%
$100k–$150k 8.7%
$150k–$200k 14.7%
$200k–$300k 14.3%
$300k–$500k 3.2%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$90,000
Median rent / month$754
Owner occupied70.8%
Renter occupied29.2%
Vacant11.7%
Single-family detached90.7%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes2.4%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–20191.6%
2000–20099.9%
1990–19999.6%
1980–198912.4%
1970–197922.4%
1960–196913.2%
1950–195916.1%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier10.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms39.4%
3 bedrooms42.7%
4 bedrooms9.8%
5+ bedrooms4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle29.0%
2 vehicles52.6%
3 or more17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.2%
Electricity43.3%
Propane / LP gas14.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family60357.2%
Cohabiting couple555.2%
Male householder, no spouse15414.6%
Female householder, no spouse24223.0%
Households with children under 1830929.3%
Households with seniors (65+)38636.6%
Average household size2.52

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.5%14.0%
Married62.8%57.9%
Separated2.0%1.5%
Widowed1.6%10.0%
Divorced18.1%16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%
Some HS, no diploma 13.0%
HS graduate 40.3%
Some college, no degree 19.4%
Associate's degree 4.0%
Bachelor's degree 10.2%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher77.4%
Bachelor's or higher13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool204.1%
Kindergarten428.6%
Elementary school29460.2%
High school9820.1%
College / grad school347.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%
Manufacturing 16.5%
Retail trade 14.1%
Construction 11.2%
Public administration 7.9%
Transportation & utilities 7.2%
Agriculture & mining 6.6%
Professional & management 3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Other services 2.6%
Information 1.4%
Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.2%
Service14.2%
Sales & office17.3%
Natural resources & construction13.5%
Production & transportation20.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.1%
Government17.2%
Self-employed6.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.6%
Carpool7.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home3.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.9

Poverty

All people 17.2%
Under 18 years 19.9%
18 and over 16.5%
Married-couple families 5.3%
Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.4%
Retirement income22.7%
Supplemental Security11.0%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP15.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.7%
High blood pressure37.9%
High cholesterol37.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis32.4%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease11.9%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.9%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.3%
Depression26.6%
Fair or poor health22.9%
Poor mental health17.5%
Poor physical health15.6%
No health insurance19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.5%
Visited dentist49.1%
Cholesterol screening86.7%
Teeth loss26.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1778.4%
Disability%
Any disability18.4%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years16.8%
65 and over34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.4%
Public insurance49.6%
No insurance12.9%
Uninsured under 192.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,53894.7%
Spanish70.3%
Other Indo-European70.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,66599.4%
Born in same state2,66299.3%
Born in different state2,16680.8%
Foreign born30.1%
Naturalized citizen150.6%
Not a US citizen853.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian40515.1%
French40415.1%
Arab28710.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish180.7%
English130.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.3%
Internet access89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63822

What city is ZIP code 63822 in?

ZIP code 63822 is primarily assigned to Bernie, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63822 in?

ZIP code 63822 falls within Stoddard County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63822 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 63822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63822?

14% 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 63822?

17% of residents in ZIP code 63822 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63822?

The median home value in ZIP code 63822 is $90,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63822 in?

ZIP code 63822 observes the CST timezone.

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