63867 ZIP Code — Matthews, MO

New Madrid County, Missouri

ZIP code 63867 is located in Matthews, Missouri, within New Madrid County. It covers approximately 87.75 square miles and serves a population of 981 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63867

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 $80,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $43,125. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 63867 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.

981
population
87.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63867 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63867

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City Status
Matthews Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
63801 Sikeston (8.9 mi) 63823 Bertrand (9.5 mi) 63869 New Madrid (11.9 mi) 63833 Catron (12.5 mi) 63862 Lilbourn (13.2 mi) 63846 Essex (13.4 mi) 63845 East Prairie (14.9 mi) 63870 Parma (17.8 mi) 63834 Charleston (18.9 mi) 63735 Bell City (19 mi) 42050 Hickman (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 981
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 29
County FIPS 143
Geography
Land area 87.75 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 36.7702
Longitude -89.5646
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 70.3% 62.1% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 21.8% 25.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.9% 11.6% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

981
Population
11
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$43,125
Median household income
$18,842
Per capita income
$80,700
Median home value
$708
Median monthly rent
66.7%
Home ownership
24.6%
Poverty rate
10.5%
Unemployment
309
Housing units
2.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
27
19
5–9
22
61
10–14
67
22
15–19
25
20
20–24
22
52
25–34
57
56
35–44
62
67
45–54
73
23
55–59
26
40
60–64
44
47
65–74
51
19
75–84
20
16
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823724.2%
18 and over74475.8%
65 and over17117.4%
Median age39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%
Two or more races 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White94596.3%
Two or more races353.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 70.3% 62.1% 43.8%
$50k – $100k 21.8% 25.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.9% 11.6% 19.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 14.2%
$15k–$25k 14.0%
$25k–$35k 7.3%
$35k–$50k 22.8%
$50k–$75k 19.1%
$75k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 1.3%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k14.2%
$15k–$25k14.0%
$25k–$35k7.3%
$35k–$50k22.8%
$50k–$75k19.1%
$75k–$100k14.0%
$100k–$150k1.3%
$150k–$200k4.0%
Median income$43,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%
$50k–$100k 39.5%
$100k–$150k 17.3%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k–$300k 13.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$80,700
Median rent / month$708
Owner occupied66.7%
Renter occupied33.3%
Vacant14.1%
Single-family detached68.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes26.1%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.5%
2000–20099.9%
1990–19999.9%
1980–198916.6%
1970–197920.8%
1960–196912.9%
1950–195911.5%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier12.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.8%
1 bedroom6.7%
2 bedrooms25.6%
3 bedrooms45.3%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.2%
1 vehicle30.6%
2 vehicles39.8%
3 or more26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas25.8%
Electricity49.7%
Propane / LP gas24.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17446.8%
Cohabiting couple71.9%
Male householder, no spouse8322.3%
Female householder, no spouse10829.0%
Households with children under 1812032.3%
Households with seniors (65+)11631.2%
Average household size2.48

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.8%24.7%
Married57.6%45.2%
Separated7.1%0.0%
Widowed4.1%18.1%
Divorced12.5%12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.4%
Some HS, no diploma 11.2%
HS graduate 57.4%
Some college, no degree 10.3%
Associate's degree 3.1%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher73.5%
Bachelor's or higher2.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten4122.2%
Elementary school8244.3%
High school3518.9%
College / grad school2714.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.4%
Education & healthcare 18.7%
Manufacturing 15.4%
Retail trade 10.0%
Transportation & utilities 8.5%
Agriculture & mining 6.9%
Other services 5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Public administration 3.6%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Professional & management 1.2%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.1%
Service16.3%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources & construction18.4%
Production & transportation31.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.7%
Government16.6%
Self-employed12.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.6%
Carpool12.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.0

Poverty

All people 24.6%
Under 18 years 47.1%
18 and over 17.2%
Married-couple families 17.8%
Female-led households 35.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.4%
Retirement income20.7%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP20.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.0%
High blood pressure38.7%
High cholesterol40.7%
Diabetes13.5%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis33.0%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.3%
Binge drinking15.3%
No physical activity33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression25.2%
Fair or poor health22.0%
Poor mental health16.4%
Poor physical health15.2%
No health insurance18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist54.4%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss23.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans729.7%
Disability%
Any disability18.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years21.5%
65 and over39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance38.4%
Public insurance53.3%
No insurance14.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only92994.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)981100.0%
Born in same state981100.0%
Born in different state82684.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian16116.4%
French969.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab454.6%
English50.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.9%
Internet access88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63867

What city is ZIP code 63867 in?

ZIP code 63867 is primarily assigned to Matthews, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63867 in?

ZIP code 63867 falls within New Madrid County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63867?

3% 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 63867?

25% of residents in ZIP code 63867 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63867 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 63867 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63867?

The median home value in ZIP code 63867 is $80,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 63867 in?

ZIP code 63867 observes the CST timezone.

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