63837 ZIP Code — Clarkton, MO

Dunklin County, Missouri

ZIP code 63837 is located in Clarkton, Missouri, within Dunklin County. It covers approximately 31.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63837

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $44,722. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63837 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.

1,572

population

31.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarkton	Acceptable
Clarkton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63852 Holcomb (3 mi) 63848 Gideon (5.9 mi) 63863 Malden (9.1 mi) 63933 Campbell (9.3 mi) 63879 Wardell (10 mi) 72454 Piggott (13.2 mi) 63827 Bragg City (13.9 mi) 72430 Greenway (14.3 mi) 63857 Kennett (15.4 mi) 63870 Parma (16.1 mi) 63873 Portageville (17.6 mi) 63822 Bernie (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,572
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	31.36 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.4328
Longitude	-89.9939
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	68.0%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,572

Population

People per sq mi

31.4

Median age

$44,722

Median household income

$19,306

Per capita income

$53,300

Median home value

$566

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

26.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

535

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

120

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	28.9%
18 and over	1,118	71.1%
65 and over	164	10.4%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

Two or more races 12.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,300	77%
Two or more races	215	12.7%
Hispanic or Latino	117	6.9%
Black or African American	30	1.8%
Other race	19	1.1%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$44,722

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.1%

$50k–$100k 38.7%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,300
Median rent / month	$566
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	23.9%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	36.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	236	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	98	16.4%
Male householder, no spouse	103	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	159	26.7%
Households with children under 18	241	40.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	21.6%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	38.4%
Married	43.0%	38.4%
Separated	3.7%	4.1%
Widowed	7.2%	9.9%
Divorced	11.8%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 17.4%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.4%
Kindergarten	30	7.6%
Elementary school	210	53.4%
High school	80	20.4%
College / grad school	48	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Construction 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Retail trade 4.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 26.7%

Under 18 years 39.8%

18 and over 21.7%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 44.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	22.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,472	93.6%
Spanish	25	1.7%
Other Indo-European	25	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,464	93.1%
Born in same state	1,464	93.1%
Born in different state	1,140	72.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	108	6.9%
Not a US citizen	21	19.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	272	17.3%
Arab	110	7%
French	75	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	2.3%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63837

What city is ZIP code 63837 in?

ZIP code 63837 is primarily assigned to Clarkton, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63837 in?

ZIP code 63837 falls within Dunklin County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63837?

27% of residents in ZIP code 63837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63837?

7% 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 63837 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 63837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63837?

The median home value in ZIP code 63837 is $53,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 63837 in?

ZIP code 63837 observes the CST timezone.