63848 ZIP Code — Gideon, MO

New Madrid County, Missouri

ZIP code 63848 is located in Gideon, Missouri, within New Madrid County. It covers approximately 80.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63848

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $54,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $47,411. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 63848 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.

1,127

population

80.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gideon	Acceptable
Gideon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63837 Clarkton (5.9 mi) 63879 Wardell (7.1 mi) 63852 Holcomb (7.2 mi) 63863 Malden (10.2 mi) 63873 Portageville (12 mi) 63870 Parma (12.7 mi) 63827 Bragg City (13.1 mi) 63933 Campbell (13.8 mi) 63833 Catron (16.3 mi) 63862 Lilbourn (16.7 mi) 63822 Bernie (17.9 mi) 63851 Hayti (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,127
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	80.38 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.4494
Longitude	-89.8907
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	59.6%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	0.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,127

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$47,411

Median household income

$26,292

Per capita income

$54,600

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

11.6%

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	273	24.2%
18 and over	854	75.8%
65 and over	231	20.5%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,019	88.2%
Two or more races	102	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.4%
Black or African American	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	0.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$47,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.5%

$50k–$100k 38.1%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,600
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.8%
Electricity	20.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	48	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	136	31.7%
Households with children under 18	164	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	30.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	16.0%
Married	54.9%	42.2%
Separated	2.1%	4.5%
Widowed	3.4%	18.3%
Divorced	19.2%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 19.8%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	4.3%
Elementary school	108	51.7%
High school	59	28.2%
College / grad school	33	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Construction 13.0%

Retail trade 10.2%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Other services 6.1%

Information 4.8%

Professional & management 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 30.8%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,030	91.4%
Spanish	10	1.0%
Other Indo-European	10	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,112	98.7%
Born in same state	1,112	98.7%
Born in different state	966	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	148	13.1%
Italian	116	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	6.5%
English	50	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63848

What city is ZIP code 63848 in?

ZIP code 63848 is primarily assigned to Gideon, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63848 in?

ZIP code 63848 falls within New Madrid County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63848?

21% of residents in ZIP code 63848 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63848?

12% 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 63848 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 63848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63848?

The median home value in ZIP code 63848 is $54,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 63848 in?

ZIP code 63848 observes the CST timezone.