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New Madrid County
Morehouse, MO
63868
63868 ZIP Code — Morehouse, MO
New Madrid County, Missouri
ZIP code 63868 is located in
Morehouse ,
Missouri ,
within New Madrid County .
It covers approximately 0.99 square miles and serves a population of
801 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 573 .
About ZIP code 63868
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 $59,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $34,063. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% 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. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 63868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
801
Population density
809 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
143
Geography
Land area
0.99 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.7950
Longitude
-89.6783
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
573
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.1%
62.1%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
30.0%
25.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
0.9%
11.6%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$34,063
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 156 19.5% 18 and over 645 80.5% 65 and over 144 18.0% Median age 42.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 727 87.2% Two or more races 74 8.9% Hispanic or Latino 33 4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.1%
62.1%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
30.0%
25.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
0.9%
11.6%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.1% $10k–$15k 14.0% $15k–$25k 15.4% $25k–$35k 20.8% $35k–$50k 21.8% $50k–$75k 15.1% $75k–$100k 1.3% $100k–$150k 10.5% Median income $34,063
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $59,100 Median rent / month $605 Owner occupied 57.1% Renter occupied 42.9% Vacant 15.3% Single-family detached 73.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.41
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 7.8% 1990–1999 7.5% 1980–1989 6.4% 1970–1979 30.4% 1960–1969 10.0% 1950–1959 6.6% 1940–1949 13.5% 1939 or earlier 14.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 11.6% 2 bedrooms 35.8% 3 bedrooms 37.2% 4 bedrooms 13.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 43.9% 2 vehicles 25.6% 3 or more 21.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 46.4% Electricity 49.3% Propane / LP gas 4.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 130 35.0% Cohabiting couple 40 10.8% Male householder, no spouse 78 21.0% Female householder, no spouse 123 33.2% Households with children under 18 83 22.4% Households with seniors (65+) 121 32.6% Average household size 2.16
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.8% 11.2% Married 42.4% 41.6% Separated 5.6% 0.9% Widowed 1.9% 24.0% Divorced 18.4% 22.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.9%
Some college, no degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.9% Bachelor's or higher 4.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 11.2% Kindergarten 25 16.4% Elementary school 82 53.9% High school 9 5.9% College / grad school 19 12.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
4.2%
Professional & management
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.1% Service 24.7% Sales & office 28.5% Natural resources & construction 6.7% Production & transportation 25.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 95.2% Government 4.2% Self-employed 0.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.0% Carpool 11.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.7% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.7% Retirement income 18.6% Supplemental Security 16.4% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 32.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.4% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.8% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 31.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 26.1% Fair or poor health 20.5% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 18.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.5% Visited dentist 55.3% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 22.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 29.3% Under 18 9.0% 18–64 years 24.4% 65 and over 68.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 35.5% Public insurance 53.8% No insurance 24.8% Uninsured under 19 11.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 761 95.0% Spanish 3 0.4% Other Indo-European 3 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 801 100.0% Born in same state 801 100.0% Born in different state 684 85.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 154 19.2% Arab 47 5.9% French 46 5.7%
Ancestry Count % English 10 1.2% Polish 5 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.3% Internet access 75.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63868
What city is ZIP code 63868 in?
ZIP code 63868 is primarily assigned to Morehouse, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63868 in?
ZIP code 63868 falls within New Madrid County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 63868 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 63868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 63868?
5% 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 63868?
15% of residents in ZIP code 63868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63868?
The median home value in ZIP code 63868 is $59,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 63868 in?
ZIP code 63868 observes the CST timezone.
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