64863 ZIP Code — South West City, MO

Mcdonald County, Missouri

ZIP code 64863 is located in South West City, Missouri, within Mcdonald County. It covers approximately 30.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,471 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 64863

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 $98,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $49,167. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

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 (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 64863 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,471

population

30.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

64863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 64863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 64863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South West City	Acceptable
South West City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

64847 Lanagan (7.3 mi) 74344 Grove (8.3 mi) 64854 Noel (8.5 mi) 72768 Sulphur Springs (8.7 mi) 64831 Anderson (10.6 mi) 72736 Gravette (11.9 mi) 72747 Maysville (13 mi) 74346 Jay (13.4 mi) 64856 Pineville (15.5 mi) 64843 Goodman (15.5 mi) 74370 Wyandotte (16.3 mi) 72739 Hiwasse (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,471
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	30.89 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.5652
Longitude	-94.5842
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	53.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	30.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	13.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,471

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$49,167

Median household income

$25,699

Per capita income

$98,800

Median home value

$587

Median monthly rent

60.8%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

395

Housing units

4.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

108

149

45–54

157

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	435	29.6%
18 and over	1,036	70.4%
65 and over	91	6.2%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.6%

Hispanic or Latino 27.1%

Two or more races 17.2%

Other race 11.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	818	40.6%
Hispanic or Latino	546	27.1%
Two or more races	347	17.2%
Other race	234	11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	2%
Asian	32	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	53.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	30.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	13.4%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 13.2%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.2%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$49,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,800
Median rent / month	$587
Owner occupied	60.8%
Renter occupied	39.2%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	32.7%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	286	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	37	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	103	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	82	16.1%
Households with children under 18	176	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	12.6%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	21.1%
Married	53.5%	52.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	0.0%	5.9%
Divorced	23.0%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	61.9%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	18.8%
Kindergarten	18	4.7%
Elementary school	160	41.9%
High school	94	24.6%
College / grad school	38	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 49.2%

Construction 12.6%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Professional & management 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Retail trade 3.2%

Public administration 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	41.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 21.0%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	3.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	38.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	30.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	39.5%
Cholesterol screening	81.8%
Teeth loss	31.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,323	89.9%
Spanish	285	21.5%
Other Indo-European	243	18.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	32	2.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,141	77.6%
Born in same state	1,131	76.9%
Born in different state	440	29.9%
Foreign born	10	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	330	22.4%
Not a US citizen	58	17.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	4.5%
French	22	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	1%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 64863

What city is ZIP code 64863 in?

ZIP code 64863 is primarily assigned to South West City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 64863 in?

ZIP code 64863 falls within Mcdonald County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 64863?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 64863?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 64863 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 64863 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 64863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 64863?

The median home value in ZIP code 64863 is $98,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 64863 in?

ZIP code 64863 observes the CST timezone.