63878 ZIP Code — Tallapoosa, MO
New Madrid County, Missouri
ZIP code 63878 is located in Tallapoosa, Missouri, within New Madrid County. It covers approximately 0.54 square miles and serves a population of 88 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.
88
population
0.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63878 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63878
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tallapoosa | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 88 |
| Population density | 163 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 143 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.5101 |
| Longitude | -89.8177 |
| 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 | 42.1% | 62.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 57.9% | 25.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.6% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
88
Population
163
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$56,250
Median household income
$19,827
Per capita income
$51,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
45
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
4
5–9
2
11
15–19
8
1
20–24
1
1
25–34
0
11
35–44
7
2
45–54
1
5
55–59
4
9
60–64
6
4
65–74
2
4
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28 | 31.8% |
| 18 and over | 60 | 68.2% |
| 65 and over | 12 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.1% | 62.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 57.9% | 25.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.6% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
14.8%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
33.3%
$100k–$150k
37.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 37.0% |
| Median income | $56,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
40.7%
$50k–$100k
55.6%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $51,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 40.0% |
| Single-family detached | 88.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 31.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 40.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 75.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 77.8% |
| 3 or more | 11.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 51.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.4% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 26 | 96.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1 | 3.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 40.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13 | 48.1% |
| Average household size | 3.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 0.0% |
| Married | 55.6% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 41.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
60.3%
Some college, no degree
6.9%
Associate's degree
22.4%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 24.0% |
| High school | 19 | 76.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
47.2%
Retail trade
27.8%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Construction
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 13.9% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 86.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.1% |
| Government | 38.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
15.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 66.7% |
| Retirement income | 48.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 37.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.2% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 26.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 31.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.6% |
| No health insurance | 19.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 54.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.7% |
| Teeth loss | 22.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 13.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 40.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 62.5% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 17.0% |
| Public insurance | 52.3% |
| No insurance | 37.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 35.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 85 | 96.6% |
| 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) | 88 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 88 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 35 | 39.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 3.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63878
What city is ZIP code 63878 in?
ZIP code 63878 is primarily assigned to Tallapoosa, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63878 in?
ZIP code 63878 falls within New Madrid County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 63878 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 63878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 63878 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 63878 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 63878 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 63878 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63878?
The median home value in ZIP code 63878 is $51,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 63878 in?
ZIP code 63878 observes the CST timezone.