63834 ZIP Code — Charleston, MO

Mississippi County, Missouri

ZIP code 63834 is located in Charleston, Missouri, within Mississippi County. It covers approximately 249.55 square miles and serves a population of 5,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63834

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $36,495. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63834 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.

5,302

population

249.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charleston	Acceptable
Charleston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62914 Cairo (10.2 mi) 63823 Bertrand (10.4 mi) 62963 Mound City (13.7 mi) 42032 Columbus (14 mi) 63845 East Prairie (14.5 mi) 42023 Bardwell (14.6 mi) 42024 Barlow (15 mi) 62964 Mounds (15.6 mi) 63801 Sikeston (16.8 mi) 42087 Wickliffe (17.2 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (17.3 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,302
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	249.55 sq mi
Water area	11.86 sq mi
Latitude	36.9146
Longitude	-89.2743
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	67.3%	64.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	25.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	9.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,302

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$36,495

Median household income

$16,745

Per capita income

$96,700

Median home value

$681

Median monthly rent

55.1%

Home ownership

27.7%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

1,160

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

158

5–9

107

200

10–14

135

212

15–19

143

205

20–24

139

377

25–34

255

511

35–44

347

480

45–54

326

346

55–59

234

131

60–64

244

65–74

165

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,039	19.6%
18 and over	4,263	80.4%
65 and over	726	13.7%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51%

White 44.2%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,726	51%
White	2,362	44.2%
Two or more races	213	4%
Hispanic or Latino	41	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.3%	64.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	25.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	9.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 14.6%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	14.6%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$36,495

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,700
Median rent / month	$681
Owner occupied	55.1%
Renter occupied	44.9%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	17.4%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.5%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.9%
Electricity	34.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	629	39.1%
Cohabiting couple	98	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	145	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	735	45.7%
Households with children under 18	420	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	554	34.5%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.1%	39.6%
Married	34.4%	31.8%
Separated	2.5%	2.7%
Widowed	2.6%	14.6%
Divorced	11.5%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 52.5%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	2.9%
Kindergarten	75	6.7%
Elementary school	483	42.9%
High school	361	32.1%
College / grad school	174	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Retail trade 12.0%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Wholesale trade 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 5.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 27.7%

Under 18 years 40.8%

18 and over 23.0%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	43.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	27.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,121	96.6%
Spanish	12	0.2%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,283	99.6%
Born in same state	5,271	99.4%
Born in different state	4,212	79.4%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.4%
Not a US citizen	10	52.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	473	8.9%
Italian	287	5.4%
French	180	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	81	1.5%
Dutch	4	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63834

What city is ZIP code 63834 in?

ZIP code 63834 is primarily assigned to Charleston, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63834 in?

ZIP code 63834 falls within Mississippi County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63834?

28% of residents in ZIP code 63834 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63834?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 63834 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 63834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63834?

The median home value in ZIP code 63834 is $96,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 63834 in?

ZIP code 63834 observes the CST timezone.