63701 ZIP Code — Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
ZIP code 63701 is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, within Cape Girardeau County. It covers approximately 132.68 square miles and serves a population of 37,821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.
About ZIP code 63701
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $64,661. 30% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,821
population
132.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | Acceptable |
| Cape Girardeau | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
63703 Cape Girardeau (4.5 mi)
63755 Jackson (7.3 mi)
62957 Mc Clure (9 mi)
63740 Chaffee (12.6 mi)
63785 Whitewater (13 mi)
63780 Scott City (13.1 mi)
62952 Jonesboro (13.8 mi)
63766 Millersville (13.9 mi)
63769 Oak Ridge (15 mi)
62998 Wolf Lake (15 mi)
62990 Thebes (15.4 mi)
63736 Benton (17.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,821 |
| Population density | 285 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 132.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3382 |
| Longitude | -89.5908 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 573 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.7% | 45.9% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 34.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.5% | 15.8% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
37,821
Population
285
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$64,661
Median household income
$34,646
Per capita income
$192,900
Median home value
$834
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
11,656
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
905
Under 5
971
1,001
5–9
1,075
757
10–14
813
1,531
15–19
1,642
2,787
20–24
2,991
2,205
25–34
2,365
2,084
35–44
2,237
1,744
45–54
1,872
1,035
55–59
1,111
1,070
60–64
1,149
1,818
65–74
1,951
1,001
75–84
1,075
304
85+
327
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,658 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 31,163 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,476 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 34.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.9%
Black or African American
9.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,440 | 81.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,586 | 9.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,492 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1,135 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 561 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 121 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.7% | 45.9% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 34.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.5% | 15.8% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $64,661 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
25.0%
$200k–$300k
20.2%
$300k–$500k
20.0%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,900 |
| Median rent / month | $834 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 13.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.1% |
| Electricity | 49.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,829 | 45.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,243 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,699 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,221 | 28.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,540 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,469 | 29.8% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.7% | 37.3% |
| Married | 45.9% | 41.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
15.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 474 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 302 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,002 | 27.7% |
| High school | 1,324 | 12.2% |
| College / grad school | 5,724 | 52.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Retail trade
12.3%
Professional & management
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.2%
Construction
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.4% |
| Service | 17.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
20.6%
18 and over
16.0%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
26.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,898 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.3% |
| Public insurance | 29.3% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,945 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 748 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 125 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 560 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,422 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 36,251 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 25,676 | 67.9% |
| Foreign born | 171 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,399 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 601 | 43.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,382 | 8.9% |
| Italian | 3,093 | 8.2% |
| French | 3,041 | 8% |
| English | 631 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 142 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 115 | 0.3% |
| German | 38 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63701
What city is ZIP code 63701 in?
ZIP code 63701 is primarily assigned to Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63701 in?
ZIP code 63701 falls within Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63701?
17% of residents in ZIP code 63701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63701?
The median home value in ZIP code 63701 is $192,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 63701?
ZIP code 63701 has an estimated population of 37,821 residents, with a density of 285 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 63701?
The median household income in ZIP code 63701 is $64,661, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 63701 in?
ZIP code 63701 observes the CST timezone.