63823 ZIP Code — Bertrand, MO

Mississippi County, Missouri

ZIP code 63823 is located in Bertrand, Missouri, within Mississippi County. It covers approximately 39.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63823

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 $103,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,184. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63823 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,511

population

39.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bertrand	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63801 Sikeston (6.8 mi) 63867 Matthews (9.5 mi) 63834 Charleston (10.4 mi) 63845 East Prairie (14.4 mi) 63736 Benton (15.2 mi) 62914 Cairo (16.6 mi) 63869 New Madrid (19.2 mi) 63735 Bell City (19.3 mi) 63846 Essex (19.4 mi) 63771 Oran (19.6 mi) 63780 Scott City (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,511
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	39.35 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.8768
Longitude	-89.4562
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	48.1%	64.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	25.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	9.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,511

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$59,184

Median household income

$29,990

Per capita income

$103,100

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

421

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

110

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	383	25.3%
18 and over	1,128	74.7%
65 and over	301	19.9%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Two or more races 9%

Black or African American 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,247	77.7%
Two or more races	145	9%
Black or African American	119	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	93	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	64.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	25.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	9.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$59,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 36.8%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,100
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	48.3%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.6%
Electricity	62.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	81	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	120	23.6%
Households with children under 18	136	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	44.0%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	19.3%
Married	62.1%	50.7%
Separated	0.4%	5.5%
Widowed	2.8%	13.8%
Divorced	12.9%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 7.7%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	4.5%
Kindergarten	2	0.6%
Elementary school	205	65.9%
High school	57	18.3%
College / grad school	33	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Retail trade 11.4%

Information 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Construction 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	34.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	25.2%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.9%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,402	92.8%
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)	1,511	100.0%
Born in same state	1,509	99.9%
Born in different state	937	62.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	248	16.4%
French	245	16.2%
Arab	127	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	2%
Polish	8	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63823

What city is ZIP code 63823 in?

ZIP code 63823 is primarily assigned to Bertrand, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63823 in?

ZIP code 63823 falls within Mississippi County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63823 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 63823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63823?

19% of residents in ZIP code 63823 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63823?

The median home value in ZIP code 63823 is $103,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 63823?

Health data for ZIP code 63823 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 63823 in?

ZIP code 63823 observes the CST timezone.