63023 ZIP Code — Dittmer, MO

Jefferson County, Missouri

ZIP code 63023 is located in Dittmer, Missouri, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 64.35 square miles and serves a population of 5,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 636.

About ZIP code 63023

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,060. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,123

population

64.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dittmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63041 Grubville (4.7 mi) 63050 Hillsboro (7.2 mi) 63016 Cedar Hill (7.4 mi) 63060 Lonedell (8.8 mi) 63030 Fletcher (8.8 mi) 63072 Robertsville (8.9 mi) 63015 Catawissa (9 mi) 63051 House Springs (10.9 mi) 63071 Richwoods (12 mi) 63020 De Soto (12.6 mi) 63012 Barnhart (14.4 mi) 63070 Pevely (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,123
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	64.35 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.2685
Longitude	-90.7051
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	636

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	36.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	35.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	24.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,123

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$76,060

Median household income

$32,683

Per capita income

$217,600

Median home value

$1,101

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

1,876

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

137

268

5–9

229

106

10–14

196

15–19

167

20–24

433

25–34

370

383

35–44

327

377

45–54

322

201

55–59

171

215

60–64

183

257

65–74

219

129

75–84

111

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,258	24.6%
18 and over	3,865	75.4%
65 and over	731	14.3%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,916	94.8%
Two or more races	183	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	60	1.2%
Asian	21	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	36.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	35.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	24.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$76,060

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 37.3%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,600
Median rent / month	$1,101
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	52.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	17.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,231	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	159	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	270	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	211	11.3%
Households with children under 18	805	43.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	532	28.4%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	15.8%
Married	54.4%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	0.6%	8.3%
Divorced	15.8%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 19.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	3.9%
Kindergarten	64	6.8%
Elementary school	443	47.2%
High school	254	27.1%
College / grad school	140	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Construction 19.2%

Retail trade 8.7%

Professional & management 8.4%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.8

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	323	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,826	94.2%
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)	5,103	99.6%
Born in same state	5,103	99.6%
Born in different state	4,354	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.4%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	558	10.9%
French	391	7.6%
Arab	112	2.2%
English	44	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	28	0.5%
Norwegian	16	0.3%
German	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63023

What city is ZIP code 63023 in?

ZIP code 63023 is primarily assigned to Dittmer, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63023 in?

ZIP code 63023 falls within Jefferson County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63023 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 63023 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 63023?

Health data for ZIP code 63023 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 63023?

ZIP code 63023 has an estimated population of 5,123 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63023?

The median home value in ZIP code 63023 is $217,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 63023 in?

ZIP code 63023 observes the CST timezone.