63863 ZIP Code — Malden, MO

Dunklin County, Missouri

ZIP code 63863 is located in Malden, Missouri, within Dunklin County. It covers approximately 56.34 square miles and serves a population of 5,424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63863

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 $95,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $39,660. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63863 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.

5,424

population

56.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63933 Campbell (7.3 mi) 63822 Bernie (8.8 mi) 63837 Clarkton (9.1 mi) 63848 Gideon (10.2 mi) 63870 Parma (10.6 mi) 63852 Holcomb (12.1 mi) 63841 Dexter (15.2 mi) 63961 Qulin (15.5 mi) 63932 Broseley (16 mi) 72454 Piggott (16.2 mi) 63833 Catron (16.3 mi) 63879 Wardell (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,424
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	56.34 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.5639
Longitude	-90.0067
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	62.8%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,424

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$39,660

Median household income

$27,920

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

$697

Median monthly rent

52.3%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,686

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

189

Under 5

211

178

5–9

199

150

10–14

168

165

15–19

185

148

20–24

165

248

25–34

277

381

35–44

424

295

45–54

328

159

55–59

177

179

60–64

200

277

65–74

309

169

75–84

188

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,338	24.7%
18 and over	4,086	75.3%
65 and over	998	18.4%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.8%

Black or African American 10.9%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,287	75.8%
Black or African American	617	10.9%
Two or more races	362	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	230	4.1%
Other race	138	2.4%
Asian	20	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	61.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	26.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	9.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$39,660

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%

$50k–$100k 34.5%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$697
Owner occupied	52.3%
Renter occupied	47.7%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	31.1%
1960–1969	19.2%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	47.2%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.8%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	797	34.1%
Cohabiting couple	183	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	515	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	845	36.1%
Households with children under 18	804	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	708	30.3%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	23.6%
Married	39.6%	39.0%
Separated	5.7%	3.3%
Widowed	6.8%	14.3%
Divorced	12.2%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	2.8%
Kindergarten	22	1.8%
Elementary school	581	47.9%
High school	330	27.2%
College / grad school	247	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.7%

Retail trade 15.7%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 5.6%

Construction 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 1.8%

Professional & management 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	18.5%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 18.5%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	14.2%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.0%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	27.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	274	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	17.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,024	92.6%
Spanish	53	1.1%
Other Indo-European	53	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,331	98.3%
Born in same state	5,320	98.1%
Born in different state	4,015	74.0%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	93	1.7%
Not a US citizen	40	43.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	685	12.6%
Arab	546	10.1%
French	450	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	100	1.8%
German	75	1.4%
English	65	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63863

What city is ZIP code 63863 in?

ZIP code 63863 is primarily assigned to Malden, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63863 in?

ZIP code 63863 falls within Dunklin County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63863?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63863?

19% of residents in ZIP code 63863 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63863 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 63863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63863?

The median home value in ZIP code 63863 is $95,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63863 in?

ZIP code 63863 observes the CST timezone.