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Stoddard County
Essex, MO
63846
63846 ZIP Code — Essex, MO
Stoddard County, Missouri
ZIP code 63846 is located in
Essex ,
Missouri ,
within Stoddard County .
It covers approximately 101.61 square miles and serves a population of
1,143 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 573 .
About ZIP code 63846
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 $98,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,154. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% 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. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 63846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Essex
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,143
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
207
Geography
Land area
101.61 sq mi
Water area
0.50 sq mi
Latitude
36.8184
Longitude
-89.7989
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
573
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
56.2%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
37.9%
32.1%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
9.8%
10.9%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.6%
0.7%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$56,154
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 270 23.6% 18 and over 873 76.4% 65 and over 175 15.3% Median age 38.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7.9%
Group Count % White 1,048 91.5% Black or African American 90 7.9% Two or more races 5 0.4% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
56.2%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
37.9%
32.1%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
9.8%
10.9%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.6%
0.7%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 9.1% $15k–$25k 15.5% $25k–$35k 5.9% $35k–$50k 10.5% $50k–$75k 25.9% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 12.5% $150k–$200k 4.1% $200k+ 0.2% Median income $56,154
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,000 Median rent / month $716 Owner occupied 83.6% Renter occupied 16.4% Vacant 24.4% Single-family detached 76.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.9% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.0% 2000–2009 5.2% 1990–1999 11.7% 1980–1989 19.8% 1970–1979 16.8% 1960–1969 18.2% 1950–1959 2.7% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 15.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 12.0% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 51.7% 4 bedrooms 11.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 28.0% 2 vehicles 37.5% 3 or more 29.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 44.3% Electricity 28.4% Propane / LP gas 18.9% Fuel oil 1.1% Wood 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 235 53.4% Cohabiting couple 21 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 60 13.6% Female householder, no spouse 124 28.2% Households with children under 18 134 30.5% Households with seniors (65+) 134 30.5% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.2% 19.0% Married 57.0% 45.1% Separated 2.9% 6.2% Widowed 3.4% 8.8% Divorced 10.4% 21.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.4% Bachelor's or higher 8.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 7.4% Kindergarten 28 10.3% Elementary school 94 34.6% High school 92 33.8% College / grad school 38 14.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Transportation & utilities
11.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Professional & management
3.2%
Public administration
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.3% Service 20.2% Sales & office 16.7% Natural resources & construction 17.3% Production & transportation 21.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.9% Government 9.6% Self-employed 7.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.6% Carpool 2.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.3% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 20.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
39.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.7% Retirement income 13.0% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 14.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.7% High blood pressure 38.4% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 11.2% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.4% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 34.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 25.3% Fair or poor health 22.1% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 15.0% No health insurance 19.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.6% Visited dentist 49.9% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 26.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 105 12.0%
Disability % Any disability 21.1% Under 18 3.7% 18–64 years 19.8% 65 and over 53.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.0% Public insurance 35.6% No insurance 23.8% Uninsured under 19 29.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,087 95.1% Spanish 2 0.2% Other Indo-European 2 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,143 100.0% Born in same state 1,142 99.9% Born in different state 885 77.4% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 175 15.3% French 94 8.2% Italian 62 5.4%
Ancestry Count % English 7 0.6% Polish 7 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.5% Internet access 88.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63846
What city is ZIP code 63846 in?
ZIP code 63846 is primarily assigned to Essex, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63846 in?
ZIP code 63846 falls within Stoddard County, Missouri.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 63846?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63846?
21% of residents in ZIP code 63846 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 63846 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 63846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 63846 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 63846 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 63846 in?
ZIP code 63846 observes the CST timezone.
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