63857 ZIP Code — Kennett, MO

Dunklin County, Missouri

ZIP code 63857 is located in Kennett, Missouri, within Dunklin County. It covers approximately 106.09 square miles and serves a population of 12,125 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63857

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $54,235. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 17% 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63857 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.

12,125

population

106.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kennett	Acceptable
Kennett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63876 Senath (7.7 mi) 63849 Gobler (9.1 mi) 72461 Rector (10.3 mi) 63855 Hornersville (10.3 mi) 72430 Greenway (11 mi) 63827 Bragg City (12.3 mi) 63852 Holcomb (12.5 mi) 63821 Arbyrd (14.8 mi) 63837 Clarkton (15.4 mi) 72454 Piggott (15.6 mi) 63877 Steele (16.2 mi) 63879 Wardell (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,125
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	106.09 sq mi
Water area	1.86 sq mi
Latitude	36.2218
Longitude	-90.0818
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	55.6%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,125

Population

114

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$54,235

Median household income

$28,273

Per capita income

$102,400

Median home value

$603

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

3,813

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

324

Under 5

348

442

5–9

475

561

10–14

603

352

15–19

379

304

20–24

327

729

25–34

782

605

35–44

649

679

45–54

729

345

55–59

371

342

60–64

368

705

65–74

758

325

75–84

349

132

85+

142

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,280	27.1%
18 and over	8,845	72.9%
65 and over	2,411	19.9%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Black or African American 12%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,592	77.2%
Black or African American	1,485	12%
Two or more races	1,030	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	298	2.4%
Asian	18	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$54,235

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,400
Median rent / month	$603
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.4%
Electricity	61.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,875	39.9%
Cohabiting couple	477	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,037	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,311	27.9%
Households with children under 18	1,425	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,734	36.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	25.3%
Married	45.8%	40.4%
Separated	1.7%	3.9%
Widowed	4.0%	13.0%
Divorced	15.5%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	142	5.0%
Kindergarten	332	11.6%
Elementary school	1,425	49.8%
High school	693	24.2%
College / grad school	270	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 33.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	437	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,453	94.5%
Spanish	101	0.9%
Other Indo-European	101	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,961	98.6%
Born in same state	11,925	98.4%
Born in different state	7,718	63.7%
Foreign born	36	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	164	1.4%
Not a US citizen	19	11.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,591	13.1%
French	1,270	10.5%
Arab	1,071	8.8%
English	380	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	51	0.4%
Dutch	42	0.3%
Irish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63857

What city is ZIP code 63857 in?

ZIP code 63857 is primarily assigned to Kennett, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63857 in?

ZIP code 63857 falls within Dunklin County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63857?

21% of residents in ZIP code 63857 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63857 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 63857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63857?

The median home value in ZIP code 63857 is $102,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 63857?

ZIP code 63857 has an estimated population of 12,125 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63857 in?

ZIP code 63857 observes the CST timezone.