63626 ZIP Code — Blackwell, MO

Saint Francois County, Missouri

ZIP code 63626 is located in Blackwell, Missouri, within Saint Francois County. It covers approximately 21.29 square miles and serves a population of 941 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 636.

About ZIP code 63626

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 $104,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,175. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 63626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

941

population

21.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blackwell	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	941
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	21.29 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.0519
Longitude	-90.7053
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	636

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	52.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	14.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

941

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$60,175

Median household income

$24,825

Per capita income

$104,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

370

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

134

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	19.3%
18 and over	759	80.7%
65 and over	159	16.9%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	941	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	52.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	14.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 33.9%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	33.9%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$60,175

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	65.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	21.1%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.3%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.1%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	65	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	117	30.1%
Female householder, no spouse	37	9.5%
Households with children under 18	82	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	28.5%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	15.2%
Married	44.5%	59.7%
Separated	0.0%	6.1%
Widowed	2.4%	5.2%
Divorced	16.5%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 21.9%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	6.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	119	61.7%
High school	54	28.0%
College / grad school	8	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.5%

Construction 23.0%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Professional & management 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	32.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	20.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.8

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 21.2%

Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.5%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.5%
Under 18	18.1%
18–64 years	29.2%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	941	100.0%
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)	916	97.3%
Born in same state	916	97.3%
Born in different state	702	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	15.2%
Italian	42	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	2%
Polish	16	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63626

What city is ZIP code 63626 in?

ZIP code 63626 is primarily assigned to Blackwell, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63626 in?

ZIP code 63626 falls within Washington County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63626 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 63626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63626?

5% 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 63626?

18% of residents in ZIP code 63626 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63626 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 63626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 63626 in?

ZIP code 63626 observes the CST timezone.