63636 ZIP Code — Des Arc, MO

Iron County, Missouri

ZIP code 63636 is located in Des Arc, Missouri, within Iron County. It covers approximately 44.25 square miles and serves a population of 487 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63636

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 $65,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,859.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 63636 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

487

population

44.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63636 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63636

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63636. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Des Arc	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63675 Vulcan (5 mi) 63956 Patterson (6.6 mi) 63620 Annapolis (7.1 mi) 63964 Silva (11.1 mi) 63957 Piedmont (11.7 mi) 63665 Redford (13.7 mi) 63934 Clubb (15.5 mi) 63944 Greenville (16.1 mi) 63654 Lesterville (16.9 mi) 63952 Mill Spring (18.5 mi) 63638 Ellington (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	487
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	44.25 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	37.3126
Longitude	-90.6169
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	60.1%	58.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

487

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$45,859

Median household income

$23,871

Per capita income

$65,900

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

3.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	128	26.3%
18 and over	359	73.7%
65 and over	61	12.5%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	486	99.8%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	58.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	9.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$45,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.2%

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,900
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	31.2%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	23.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	48.7%
3 bedrooms	29.7%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	47.3%
Propane / LP gas	38.9%
Wood	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	70	34.5%
Female householder, no spouse	28	13.8%
Households with children under 18	85	41.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	26.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	28.1%
Married	51.3%	56.2%
Separated	7.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	3.4%
Divorced	1.6%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 64.8%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	19.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	50.4%
High school	10	8.8%
College / grad school	24	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.4%

Agriculture & mining 24.2%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Retail trade 9.1%

Construction 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Public administration 3.9%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	18.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	11.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	11.3%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	19.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.9%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	444	91.2%
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)	487	100.0%
Born in same state	487	100.0%
Born in different state	409	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	85	17.5%
Italian	30	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	6.2%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	67.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63636

What city is ZIP code 63636 in?

ZIP code 63636 is primarily assigned to Des Arc, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63636 in?

ZIP code 63636 falls within Iron County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63636?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 63636 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 63636 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63636?

17% of residents in ZIP code 63636 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63636 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 63636 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 63636 in?

ZIP code 63636 observes the CST timezone.