63849 ZIP Code — Gobler, MO

Pemiscot County, Missouri

ZIP code 63849 is located in Gobler, Missouri, within Pemiscot County. It covers approximately 21.76 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63849

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $85,671. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 75% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 63849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

242

population

21.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gobler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63877 Steele (7.5 mi) 63855 Hornersville (8.3 mi) 63857 Kennett (9.1 mi) 63827 Bragg City (9.6 mi) 63876 Senath (12.5 mi) 63830 Caruthersville (14.2 mi) 63879 Wardell (16.2 mi) 63821 Arbyrd (16.8 mi) 63852 Holcomb (17.5 mi) 63851 Hayti (17.7 mi) 72315 Blytheville (17.8 mi) 72438 Leachville (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	21.76 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	36.1395
Longitude	-89.9536
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	50.0%	63.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	21.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

People per sq mi

66.1

Median age

$85,671

Median household income

$29,540

Per capita income

$109,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

47.9%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	25	10.3%
18 and over	217	89.7%
65 and over	129	53.3%
Median age	66.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50%

White 46.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	121	50%
White	113	46.7%
Two or more races	8	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	63.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	21.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 42.7%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	42.7%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
Median income	$85,671

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 34.8%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	47.9%
Renter occupied	52.1%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	39.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	46.9%
1960–1969	33.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	75.2%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	4.2%
2 vehicles	62.5%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.7%
Propane / LP gas	82.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	86.5%
Cohabiting couple	4	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	9	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	50	52.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	70.8%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.1%	0.0%
Married	69.6%	91.6%
Separated	4.5%	3.7%
Widowed	5.4%	4.7%
Divorced	13.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 57.1%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	86.7%
High school	2	13.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 46.1%

Manufacturing 23.4%

Agriculture & mining 15.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Construction 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Education & healthcare 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	46.1%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	31.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.8

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.0%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	51.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	79.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	242	100.0%
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)	242	100.0%
Born in same state	242	100.0%
Born in different state	186	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	16.5%
Italian	5	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63849

What city is ZIP code 63849 in?

ZIP code 63849 is primarily assigned to Gobler, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63849 in?

ZIP code 63849 falls within Dunklin County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63849 have an older population?

53% of residents in ZIP code 63849 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 63849 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 63849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63849?

The median home value in ZIP code 63849 is $109,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 63849?

ZIP code 63849 has an estimated population of 242 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63849 in?

ZIP code 63849 observes the CST timezone.