63874 ZIP Code — Risco, MO

New Madrid County, Missouri

ZIP code 63874 is located in Risco, Missouri, within New Madrid County. It covers approximately 0.97 square miles and serves a population of 202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63874

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $63,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,750. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63874 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

202

population

0.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63874 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63874

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63874. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Risco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	202
Population density	208 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	0.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.5326
Longitude	-89.8183
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	47.5%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

202

Population

208

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$41,750

Median household income

$26,803

Per capita income

$63,300

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

116

Housing units

0.8%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	28.2%
18 and over	145	71.8%
65 and over	33	16.3%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 12.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	176	83.4%
Two or more races	26	12.3%
Hispanic or Latino	9	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	62.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	25.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	11.6%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
Median income	$41,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 40.3%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,300
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	31.7%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	22.3%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	29	30.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	40.0%
Female householder, no spouse	28	29.5%
Households with children under 18	42	44.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	27	28.4%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	22.0%
Married	42.9%	46.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.7%
Divorced	32.9%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 65.6%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.6%
Kindergarten	3	5.4%
Elementary school	44	78.6%
High school	7	12.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Finance & real estate 21.5%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Professional & management 6.5%

Construction 4.3%

Retail trade 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.2%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.8%
Government	3.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	78.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	198	98.0%
Spanish	3	1.5%
Other Indo-European	3	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	202	100.0%
Born in same state	202	100.0%
Born in different state	171	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	14.9%
Arab	22	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	3%
English	4	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63874

What city is ZIP code 63874 in?

ZIP code 63874 is primarily assigned to Risco, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63874 in?

ZIP code 63874 falls within New Madrid County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63874?

17% of residents in ZIP code 63874 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63874 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 63874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63874?

The median home value in ZIP code 63874 is $63,300.

Does ZIP code 63874 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 63874 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 63874 in?

ZIP code 63874 observes the CST timezone.