63855 ZIP Code — Hornersville, MO

Dunklin County, Missouri

ZIP code 63855 is located in Hornersville, Missouri, within Dunklin County. It covers approximately 73.34 square miles and serves a population of 842 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63855

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,083. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 50% 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 26 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 63855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

842

population

73.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hornersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63876 Senath (7.3 mi) 63849 Gobler (8.3 mi) 63821 Arbyrd (8.8 mi) 63857 Kennett (10.3 mi) 72438 Leachville (10.8 mi) 63829 Cardwell (13.2 mi) 63877 Steele (14.5 mi) 72461 Rector (17 mi) 72315 Blytheville (17.3 mi) 63827 Bragg City (17.4 mi) 72447 Monette (18.5 mi) 72442 Manila (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	842
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	73.34 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	36.0731
Longitude	-90.0771
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	58.7%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

842

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$47,083

Median household income

$26,935

Per capita income

$68,300

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

392

Housing units

11.9%

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	206	24.5%
18 and over	636	75.5%
65 and over	195	23.2%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	786	92.4%
Two or more races	32	3.8%
Black or African American	24	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$47,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.2%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,300
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.8%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	77	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	78	22.7%
Households with children under 18	96	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	40.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	8.6%
Married	48.2%	61.0%
Separated	0.9%	0.6%
Widowed	10.4%	15.6%
Divorced	12.4%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 48.5%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	6.2%
Kindergarten	7	4.3%
Elementary school	108	66.7%
High school	28	17.3%
College / grad school	9	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.9%

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Retail trade 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Construction 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Professional & management 2.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	36.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 40.3%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 36.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	15.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	787	93.5%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	840	99.8%
Born in same state	840	99.8%
Born in different state	517	61.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	133	15.8%
Italian	76	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	7.2%
English	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	77.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63855

What city is ZIP code 63855 in?

ZIP code 63855 is primarily assigned to Hornersville, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63855 in?

ZIP code 63855 falls within Dunklin County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63855 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 63855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63855?

21% of residents in ZIP code 63855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63855?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 63855 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 63855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 63855 in?

ZIP code 63855 observes the CST timezone.