63071 ZIP Code — Richwoods, MO

Washington County, Missouri

ZIP code 63071 is located in Richwoods, Missouri, within Washington County. It covers approximately 38.65 square miles and serves a population of 1,353 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63071

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $38,352. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 63071 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,353

population

38.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richwoods	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63030 Fletcher (5.6 mi) 63041 Grubville (9.1 mi) 63060 Lonedell (9.5 mi) 63630 Cadet (10.3 mi) 63664 Potosi (11.6 mi) 63023 Dittmer (12 mi) 63020 De Soto (14.4 mi) 63077 Saint Clair (15.5 mi) 63072 Robertsville (16.3 mi) 63660 Mineral Point (17 mi) 63050 Hillsboro (17.1 mi) 63015 Catawissa (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,353
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	221

Geography
Land area	38.65 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	38.1314
Longitude	-90.8396
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	64.5%	56.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	9.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,353

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$38,352

Median household income

$20,837

Per capita income

$127,200

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

462

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	267	19.7%
18 and over	1,086	80.3%
65 and over	206	15.2%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Two or more races 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,205	82%
Two or more races	148	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	117	8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	56.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	9.1%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 22.3%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	22.3%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$38,352

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,200
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	69.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Wood	13.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	257	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	96	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	137	27.0%
Households with children under 18	144	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	24.1%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	30.7%
Married	48.6%	51.3%
Separated	2.1%	2.8%
Widowed	9.6%	2.4%
Divorced	9.6%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	14.3%
Kindergarten	10	3.9%
Elementary school	80	30.9%
High school	106	40.9%
College / grad school	26	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Construction 10.2%

Professional & management 10.0%

Other services 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Retail trade 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.0

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	18.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.8%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,294	95.6%
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)	1,347	99.6%
Born in same state	1,345	99.4%
Born in different state	1,224	90.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	184	13.6%
Arab	125	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	108	8%
German	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63071

What city is ZIP code 63071 in?

ZIP code 63071 is primarily assigned to Richwoods, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63071 in?

ZIP code 63071 falls within Washington County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63071?

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 63071?

20% of residents in ZIP code 63071 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63071?

The median home value in ZIP code 63071 is $127,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63071?

The median household income in ZIP code 63071 is $38,352, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63071 in?

ZIP code 63071 observes the CST timezone.