63740 ZIP Code — Chaffee, MO

Scott County, Missouri

ZIP code 63740 is located in Chaffee, Missouri, within Scott County. It covers approximately 87.94 square miles and serves a population of 5,334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63740

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,014. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,334

population

87.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chaffee	Acceptable
Chaffee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63771 Oran (6.9 mi) 63785 Whitewater (8.8 mi) 63780 Scott City (9.7 mi) 63736 Benton (10.3 mi) 63703 Cape Girardeau (10.8 mi) 63701 Cape Girardeau (12.6 mi) 63735 Bell City (13.9 mi) 63760 Leopold (14.4 mi) 63730 Advance (14.8 mi) 62990 Thebes (16.3 mi) 62957 Mc Clure (17 mi) 63755 Jackson (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,334
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	87.94 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	37.1713
Longitude	-89.6819
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	48.9%	53.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,334

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$57,014

Median household income

$27,495

Per capita income

$133,400

Median home value

$855

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,830

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

200

Under 5

237

194

5–9

230

203

10–14

240

121

15–19

143

142

20–24

168

231

25–34

273

304

35–44

360

258

45–54

305

198

55–59

235

247

60–64

293

187

65–74

222

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,510	28.3%
18 and over	3,824	71.7%
65 and over	752	14.1%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,050	93.2%
Two or more races	191	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	85	1.6%
Black or African American	80	1.5%
Other race	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	53.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$57,014

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 10.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,400
Median rent / month	$855
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.6%
Electricity	32.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,253	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	120	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	223	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	429	21.2%
Households with children under 18	700	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	529	26.1%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	19.1%
Married	66.1%	60.6%
Separated	1.0%	1.0%
Widowed	2.9%	11.9%
Divorced	7.3%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	3.3%
Kindergarten	57	4.5%
Elementary school	658	51.5%
High school	261	20.4%
College / grad school	259	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 7.7%

Construction 5.1%

Public administration 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	18.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 47.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	300	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	13.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,897	91.8%
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)	5,334	100.0%
Born in same state	5,330	99.9%
Born in different state	4,427	83.0%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	897	16.8%
French	545	10.2%
Italian	400	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	94	1.8%
Polish	48	0.9%
Norwegian	35	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63740

What city is ZIP code 63740 in?

ZIP code 63740 is primarily assigned to Chaffee, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63740 in?

ZIP code 63740 falls within Scott County, Missouri.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63740?

The median home value in ZIP code 63740 is $133,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 63740?

ZIP code 63740 has an estimated population of 5,334 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63740?

The median household income in ZIP code 63740 is $57,014, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63740 in?

ZIP code 63740 observes the CST timezone.