63936 ZIP Code — Dudley, MO

Stoddard County, Missouri

ZIP code 63936 is located in Dudley, Missouri, within Stoddard County. It covers approximately 84.29 square miles and serves a population of 547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63936

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 $180,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $81,875. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

547

population

84.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dudley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63940 Fisk (4.9 mi) 63932 Broseley (8.8 mi) 63841 Dexter (9.4 mi) 63960 Puxico (10.3 mi) 63822 Bernie (10.6 mi) 63825 Bloomfield (13.2 mi) 63966 Wappapello (14.8 mi) 63961 Qulin (17.8 mi) 63901 Poplar Bluff (18 mi) 63863 Malden (18.1 mi) 63846 Essex (18.9 mi) 63782 Sturdivant (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	547
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	207

Geography
Land area	84.29 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	36.8030
Longitude	-90.1404
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	60.9%	56.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	32.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	10.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

547

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$81,875

Median household income

$32,332

Per capita income

$180,300

Median home value

$847

Median monthly rent

59.5%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

15.6%

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	114	20.8%
18 and over	433	79.2%
65 and over	63	11.5%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Other race 6.8%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	503	85.7%
Hispanic or Latino	40	6.8%
Other race	40	6.8%
Two or more races	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	56.2%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	32.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	10.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$81,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 33.6%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,300
Median rent / month	$847
Owner occupied	59.5%
Renter occupied	40.5%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.8%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	29.2%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	67.2%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	46.7%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	7	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	59	30.3%
Households with children under 18	49	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	26.2%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	23.8%
Married	66.0%	47.2%
Separated	1.9%	10.4%
Widowed	0.0%	14.1%
Divorced	5.3%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 32.8%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 1.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.9%
Kindergarten	23	43.4%
Elementary school	27	50.9%
High school	2	3.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 16.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.3%

Public administration 13.0%

Retail trade 12.6%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Construction 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Professional & management 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.9%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.9%
Carpool	18.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 53.5%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	526	96.2%
Spanish	6	1.1%
Other Indo-European	6	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	541	98.9%
Born in same state	541	98.9%
Born in different state	501	91.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	9.9%
Italian	40	7.3%
Arab	20	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	1	0.2%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63936

What city is ZIP code 63936 in?

ZIP code 63936 is primarily assigned to Dudley, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63936 in?

ZIP code 63936 falls within Stoddard County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63936?

21% of residents in ZIP code 63936 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63936 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 63936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63936?

The median home value in ZIP code 63936 is $180,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 63936?

ZIP code 63936 has an estimated population of 547 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63936 in?

ZIP code 63936 observes the CST timezone.