63769 ZIP Code — Oak Ridge, MO

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

ZIP code 63769 is located in Oak Ridge, Missouri, within Cape Girardeau County. It covers approximately 51.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,637 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63769

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,890. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63769 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,637

population

51.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oak Ridge	Acceptable
Oak Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63747 Friedheim (4.8 mi) 63770 Old Appleton (5.7 mi) 63766 Millersville (6.2 mi) 63755 Jackson (8.3 mi) 63781 Sedgewickville (10.2 mi) 63732 Altenburg (11 mi) 63748 Frohna (13.5 mi) 63701 Cape Girardeau (15 mi) 62998 Wolf Lake (16.3 mi) 62942 Grand Tower (17.3 mi) 63662 Patton (18 mi) 63775 Perryville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,637
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	51.57 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.5159
Longitude	-89.7462
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	45.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	34.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,637

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$84,890

Median household income

$27,954

Per capita income

$190,100

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

525

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

15–19

104

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	460	28.1%
18 and over	1,177	71.9%
65 and over	320	19.5%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,596	97.5%
Two or more races	34	2.1%
Black or African American	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	45.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	34.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$84,890

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 29.8%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,100
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	45.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.4%
Electricity	42.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%
Wood	9.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	384	75.1%
Cohabiting couple	34	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	29	5.7%
Female householder, no spouse	64	12.5%
Households with children under 18	218	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	194	38.0%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	22.9%
Married	61.9%	63.4%
Separated	1.4%	0.2%
Widowed	0.6%	4.4%
Divorced	9.2%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.7%
Kindergarten	6	1.3%
Elementary school	223	47.0%
High school	178	37.6%
College / grad school	59	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 17.7%

Construction 13.4%

Professional & management 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Other services 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Public administration 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 63.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.6%
Public insurance	23.8%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,552	94.8%
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)	1,602	97.9%
Born in same state	1,590	97.1%
Born in different state	1,309	80.0%
Foreign born	12	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	35	2.1%
Not a US citizen	35	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	257	15.7%
Italian	49	3%
French	38	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.5%
Polish	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63769

What city is ZIP code 63769 in?

ZIP code 63769 is primarily assigned to Oak Ridge, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63769 in?

ZIP code 63769 falls within Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63769 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 63769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63769 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 63769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63769?

The median home value in ZIP code 63769 is $190,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 63769?

ZIP code 63769 has an estimated population of 1,637 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63769 in?

ZIP code 63769 observes the CST timezone.