63829 ZIP Code — Cardwell, MO

Dunklin County, Missouri

ZIP code 63829 is located in Cardwell, Missouri, within Dunklin County. It covers approximately 23.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63829

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 $69,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $29,438. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,120

population

23.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63829 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63829

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cardwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63821 Arbyrd (4.8 mi) 63876 Senath (9.3 mi) 72443 Marmaduke (9.6 mi) 72450 Paragould (9.9 mi) 72447 Monette (10.5 mi) 72438 Leachville (11.8 mi) 63855 Hornersville (13.2 mi) 72436 Lafe (14.5 mi) 72461 Rector (14.9 mi) 72417 Brookland (15.8 mi) 63857 Kennett (16.9 mi) 72437 Lake City (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,120
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	23.25 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	36.0631
Longitude	-90.3131
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	67.2%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,120

Population

People per sq mi

24.0

Median age

$29,438

Median household income

$19,859

Per capita income

$69,500

Median home value

$718

Median monthly rent

48.4%

Home ownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

320

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

103

20–24

126

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	318	28.4%
18 and over	802	71.6%
65 and over	122	10.9%
Median age	24.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Two or more races 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	935	74.5%
Two or more races	155	12.4%
Hispanic or Latino	135	10.8%
Other race	26	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 24.8%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	24.8%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$29,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.3%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,500
Median rent / month	$718
Owner occupied	48.4%
Renter occupied	51.6%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	23.4%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	45.8%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.3%
Electricity	24.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	33.5%
Cohabiting couple	114	27.5%
Male householder, no spouse	46	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	116	28.0%
Households with children under 18	140	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	25.8%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.5%	37.4%
Married	38.9%	36.4%
Separated	5.0%	6.2%
Widowed	1.9%	7.7%
Divorced	6.7%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	11.6%
Kindergarten	21	8.4%
Elementary school	118	47.0%
High school	42	16.7%
College / grad school	41	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.0%

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Other services 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.2%

Professional & management 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	40.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 39.4%

Under 18 years 48.7%

18 and over 35.8%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 55.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	15.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.8%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	29.6%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	42.7%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	32.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	62.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.8%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	19.6%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	994	88.8%
Spanish	12	1.2%
Other Indo-European	12	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,100	98.2%
Born in same state	1,100	98.2%
Born in different state	667	59.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.8%
Not a US citizen	4	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	18.3%
Arab	87	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	4.9%
English	49	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63829

What city is ZIP code 63829 in?

ZIP code 63829 is primarily assigned to Cardwell, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63829 in?

ZIP code 63829 falls within Dunklin County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63829?

39% of residents in ZIP code 63829 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63829?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 63829?

The median home value in ZIP code 63829 is $69,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 63829?

Health data for ZIP code 63829 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 63829 in?

ZIP code 63829 observes the CST timezone.