63877 ZIP Code — Steele, MO

Pemiscot County, Missouri

ZIP code 63877 is located in Steele, Missouri, within Pemiscot County. It covers approximately 148.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,046 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63877

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $42,681. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) 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 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 63877 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.

3,046

population

148.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63877 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63877

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63877. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Steele	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63830 Caruthersville (6.9 mi) 63849 Gobler (7.5 mi) 63827 Bragg City (10.2 mi) 38047 Lenox (12.7 mi) 63851 Hayti (12.9 mi) 63855 Hornersville (14.5 mi) 38030 Finley (15.5 mi) 72315 Blytheville (15.6 mi) 63857 Kennett (16.2 mi) 63879 Wardell (16.5 mi) 38080 Ridgely (18 mi) 63876 Senath (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,046
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	148.07 sq mi
Water area	2.95 sq mi
Latitude	36.1164
Longitude	-89.8228
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	61.3%	63.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	21.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	13.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,046

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$42,681

Median household income

$27,702

Per capita income

$138,700

Median home value

$673

Median monthly rent

57.9%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

1,084

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

123

120

5–9

136

10–14

15–19

20–24

221

25–34

249

121

35–44

136

201

45–54

228

55–59

123

60–64

140

141

65–74

159

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	667	21.9%
18 and over	2,379	78.1%
65 and over	595	19.5%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80%

Two or more races 8.8%

Black or African American 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,522	80%
Two or more races	276	8.8%
Black or African American	246	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	107	3.4%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	63.6%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	21.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	13.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 19.6%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.6%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$42,681

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 24.9%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,700
Median rent / month	$673
Owner occupied	57.9%
Renter occupied	42.1%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	37.3%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.6%
Electricity	31.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.3%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	505	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	195	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	321	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	242	19.2%
Households with children under 18	379	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	393	31.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	27.8%
Married	44.8%	50.6%
Separated	4.1%	2.1%
Widowed	7.5%	10.2%
Divorced	19.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.1%
Kindergarten	116	19.9%
Elementary school	215	36.8%
High school	150	25.7%
College / grad school	79	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Retail trade 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Other services 10.6%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Construction 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Information 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Professional & management 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Public administration 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 43.2%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 59.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,815	92.4%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,046	100.0%
Born in same state	3,046	100.0%
Born in different state	1,431	47.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	415	13.6%
French	357	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	265	8.7%
English	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63877

What city is ZIP code 63877 in?

ZIP code 63877 is primarily assigned to Steele, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63877 in?

ZIP code 63877 falls within Pemiscot County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63877?

28% of residents in ZIP code 63877 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63877?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 63877 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 63877 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63877?

The median home value in ZIP code 63877 is $138,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 63877 in?

ZIP code 63877 observes the CST timezone.