63966 ZIP Code — Wappapello, MO

Wayne County, Missouri

ZIP code 63966 is located in Wappapello, Missouri, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 59.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,117 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63966

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,976. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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 32 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 63966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,117

population

59.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63966 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63966

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63966. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wappapello	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63960 Puxico (8.1 mi) 63951 Lowndes (10.5 mi) 63750 Gipsy (11.2 mi) 63967 Williamsville (12.8 mi) 63944 Greenville (13.3 mi) 63940 Fisk (13.8 mi) 63787 Zalma (14.7 mi) 63936 Dudley (14.8 mi) 63782 Sturdivant (15.6 mi) 63934 Clubb (17.6 mi) 63825 Bloomfield (18 mi) 63901 Poplar Bluff (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,117
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	223

Geography
Land area	59.94 sq mi
Water area	5.69 sq mi
Latitude	36.9854
Longitude	-90.2792
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	49.3%	64.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	25.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	8.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,117

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$52,976

Median household income

$25,189

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

20.8%

Unemployment

1,506

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

117

20–24

25–34

147

35–44

115

161

45–54

127

55–59

214

60–64

168

161

65–74

126

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	226	10.7%
18 and over	1,891	89.3%
65 and over	436	20.6%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,896	84.4%
Two or more races	149	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	130	5.8%
Black or African American	41	1.8%
Other race	31	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	64.8%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	25.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	8.9%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
Median income	$52,976

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	44.3%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	28.1%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	48.9%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	59.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	527	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	62	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	203	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	144	15.4%
Households with children under 18	175	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	315	33.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	13.2%
Married	52.4%	63.7%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	6.8%
Divorced	19.4%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	5.7%
Elementary school	131	57.5%
High school	47	20.6%
College / grad school	37	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 17.0%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 10.8%

Education & healthcare 8.4%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 5.1%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.4%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	46.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.6%
Carpool	36.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.7%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	37.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	16.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,091	98.8%
Spanish	13	0.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,117	100.0%
Born in same state	2,117	100.0%
Born in different state	1,551	73.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	204	9.6%
Italian	199	9.4%
French	173	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	2.5%
Irish	11	0.5%
German	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63966

What city is ZIP code 63966 in?

ZIP code 63966 is primarily assigned to Wappapello, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63966 in?

ZIP code 63966 falls within Wayne County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63966?

5% 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 63966 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 63966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63966?

22% of residents in ZIP code 63966 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 63966 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 63966 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 63966 in?

ZIP code 63966 observes the CST timezone.