63862 ZIP Code — Lilbourn, MO

New Madrid County, Missouri

ZIP code 63862 is located in Lilbourn, Missouri, within New Madrid County. It covers approximately 66.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63862

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 $80,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $42,969. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 obesity (48%), diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63862 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.

1,223

population

66.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lilbourn	Acceptable
Lilbourn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63833 Catron (6.1 mi) 63869 New Madrid (7.3 mi) 63870 Parma (10.6 mi) 63873 Portageville (11.9 mi) 63867 Matthews (13.2 mi) 63848 Gideon (16.7 mi) 38079 Tiptonville (16.8 mi) 63846 Essex (17.9 mi) 42050 Hickman (19.1 mi) 63879 Wardell (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,223
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	66.77 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	36.5906
Longitude	-89.6457
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	64.1%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	0.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,223

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$42,969

Median household income

$19,402

Per capita income

$80,900

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

419

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	348	28.5%
18 and over	875	71.5%
65 and over	177	14.5%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65%

Black or African American 21.5%

Two or more races 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	840	65%
Black or African American	278	21.5%
Two or more races	97	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	69	5.3%
Other race	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	0.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$42,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.5%

$50k–$100k 52.3%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,900
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	33.6%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	21.8%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.6%
Electricity	60.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	29.5%
Cohabiting couple	65	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	105	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	141	32.0%
Households with children under 18	169	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	34.9%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	29.5%
Married	36.2%	32.9%
Separated	3.5%	4.2%
Widowed	4.7%	14.9%
Divorced	21.2%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 50.2%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	6.8%
Kindergarten	37	14.1%
Elementary school	120	45.6%
High school	48	18.3%
College / grad school	40	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.7%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Retail trade 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Public administration 4.6%

Construction 4.2%

Other services 3.7%

Information 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	35.2%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 24.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.4%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	46.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	30.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.7%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,096	89.6%
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)	1,223	100.0%
Born in same state	1,223	100.0%
Born in different state	1,006	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	257	21%
French	120	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	7.5%
English	16	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63862

What city is ZIP code 63862 in?

ZIP code 63862 is primarily assigned to Lilbourn, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63862 in?

ZIP code 63862 falls within New Madrid County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63862?

23% of residents in ZIP code 63862 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63862?

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 63862 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 63862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 63862?

Health data for ZIP code 63862 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 63862 in?

ZIP code 63862 observes the CST timezone.