63956 ZIP Code — Patterson, MO

Wayne County, Missouri

ZIP code 63956 is located in Patterson, Missouri, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 69.49 square miles and serves a population of 803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63956

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $65,192. 79% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 63956 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

803

population

69.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Patterson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63636 Des Arc (6.6 mi) 63964 Silva (6.8 mi) 63957 Piedmont (8.6 mi) 63675 Vulcan (9.9 mi) 63944 Greenville (10 mi) 63934 Clubb (11.6 mi) 63620 Annapolis (13.3 mi) 63952 Mill Spring (13.3 mi) 63665 Redford (17.8 mi) 63951 Lowndes (17.9 mi) 63937 Ellsinore (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	803
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	223

Geography
Land area	69.49 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.2261
Longitude	-90.5649
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	58.9%	64.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	25.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	8.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

803

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$65,192

Median household income

$22,149

Per capita income

$160,900

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

51.7%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

287

Housing units

7.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	171	21.3%
18 and over	632	78.7%
65 and over	305	38.0%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	789	98.3%
Black or African American	11	1.4%
Asian	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	64.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	25.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	8.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 33.0%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	33.0%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
Median income	$65,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,900
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	51.7%
Renter occupied	48.3%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	27.9%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.6%
Propane / LP gas	34.4%
Wood	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	68.0%
Cohabiting couple	37	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	57	19.4%
Households with children under 18	70	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	71.4%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	16.0%
Married	65.5%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.5%
Divorced	14.1%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	21	15.0%
Elementary school	101	72.1%
High school	16	11.4%
College / grad school	2	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.9%

Finance & real estate 29.7%

Construction 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Professional & management 11.0%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	39.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.6%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.2%
Carpool	47.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	78.6%
Retirement income	50.7%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.9%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	31.5%
65 and over	59.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	770	95.9%
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)	803	100.0%
Born in same state	803	100.0%
Born in different state	581	72.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	145	18.1%
Italian	53	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	6.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63956

What city is ZIP code 63956 in?

ZIP code 63956 is primarily assigned to Patterson, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63956 in?

ZIP code 63956 falls within Wayne County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63956 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 63956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 63956 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 63956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63956?

7% 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 63956?

16% of residents in ZIP code 63956 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 63956 in?

ZIP code 63956 observes the CST timezone.