63870 ZIP Code — Parma, MO

New Madrid County, Missouri

ZIP code 63870 is located in Parma, Missouri, within New Madrid County. It covers approximately 83.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63870

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 $51,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $49,444. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 63870 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,172

population

83.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63870 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63870

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63833 Catron (5.8 mi) 63863 Malden (10.6 mi) 63862 Lilbourn (10.6 mi) 63822 Bernie (10.8 mi) 63848 Gideon (12.7 mi) 63841 Dexter (13.2 mi) 63846 Essex (13.4 mi) 63837 Clarkton (16.1 mi) 63873 Portageville (16.7 mi) 63869 New Madrid (17.7 mi) 63867 Matthews (17.8 mi) 63933 Campbell (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,172
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	83.45 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	36.6269
Longitude	-89.8322
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	68.6%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,172

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$49,444

Median household income

$23,569

Per capita income

$51,500

Median home value

$597

Median monthly rent

61.4%

Home ownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

358

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	419	35.8%
18 and over	753	64.2%
65 and over	215	18.3%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.9%

Black or African American 10.7%

Two or more races 10.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	885	68.9%
Black or African American	137	10.7%
Two or more races	131	10.2%
Hispanic or Latino	112	8.7%
Other race	19	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 22.3%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	22.3%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$49,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.9%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,500
Median rent / month	$597
Owner occupied	61.4%
Renter occupied	38.6%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	24.1%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	47.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	211	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	41	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	172	39.1%
Households with children under 18	195	44.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	27.3%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	18.7%
Married	48.9%	43.5%
Separated	0.7%	9.2%
Widowed	0.7%	4.6%
Divorced	5.9%	24.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 20.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	7.8%
Kindergarten	14	3.9%
Elementary school	191	53.2%
High school	111	30.9%
College / grad school	15	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.4%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Retail trade 2.3%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Construction 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	38.8%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 30.3%

Under 18 years 37.9%

18 and over 26.0%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 74.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	28.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.2%
Public insurance	52.2%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,096	93.5%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,169	99.7%
Born in same state	1,147	97.9%
Born in different state	905	77.2%
Foreign born	22	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	251	21.4%
French	167	14.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63870

What city is ZIP code 63870 in?

ZIP code 63870 is primarily assigned to Parma, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63870 in?

ZIP code 63870 falls within Stoddard County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63870 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 63870 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63870?

30% of residents in ZIP code 63870 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63870 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 63870 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63870?

The median home value in ZIP code 63870 is $51,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 63870 in?

ZIP code 63870 observes the CST timezone.