63869 ZIP Code — New Madrid, MO

New Madrid County, Missouri

ZIP code 63869 is located in New Madrid, Missouri, within New Madrid County. It covers approximately 104.65 square miles and serves a population of 3,269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63869

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $41,296. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 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 (47%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63869 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,269

population

104.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63869 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Madrid	Acceptable
New Madrid	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63862 Lilbourn (7.3 mi) 63867 Matthews (11.9 mi) 42050 Hickman (11.9 mi) 63833 Catron (12.4 mi) 63845 East Prairie (13.5 mi) 38079 Tiptonville (13.9 mi) 63873 Portageville (15.6 mi) 63870 Parma (17.7 mi) 63823 Bertrand (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,269
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	104.65 sq mi
Water area	11.24 sq mi
Latitude	36.6033
Longitude	-89.5145
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	55.9%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,269

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$41,296

Median household income

$26,006

Per capita income

$114,400

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

60.3%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,194

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

146

20–24

124

177

25–34

149

203

35–44

171

251

45–54

213

110

55–59

109

60–64

292

65–74

247

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	600	18.4%
18 and over	2,669	81.6%
65 and over	772	23.6%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Black or African American 20.3%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,358	71.1%
Black or African American	673	20.3%
Two or more races	230	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	49	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$41,296

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,400
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	60.3%
Renter occupied	39.7%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	36.5%
1960–1969	21.5%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	46.6%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.5%
Electricity	65.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	471	32.7%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	365	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	528	36.6%
Households with children under 18	335	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	535	37.1%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.7%	20.4%
Married	34.2%	36.3%
Separated	2.4%	2.2%
Widowed	6.3%	12.2%
Divorced	12.3%	28.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	11.1%
Kindergarten	3	0.5%
Elementary school	264	45.1%
High school	90	15.4%
College / grad school	164	28.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Retail trade 17.6%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 5.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Construction 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.2%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	27.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.5%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	26.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,058	93.5%
Spanish	22	0.7%
Other Indo-European	22	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,261	99.8%
Born in same state	3,261	99.8%
Born in different state	2,609	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	662	20.3%
French	336	10.3%
Arab	175	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.5%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63869

What city is ZIP code 63869 in?

ZIP code 63869 is primarily assigned to New Madrid, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63869 in?

ZIP code 63869 falls within New Madrid County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63869?

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 63869 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 63869 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63869?

The median home value in ZIP code 63869 is $114,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 63869?

Health data for ZIP code 63869 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 63869 in?

ZIP code 63869 observes the CST timezone.