63701 ZIP Code
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 63701 |
| City/Town: | Cape Girardeau |
| County: | Cape Girardeau |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,821 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,661 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,581 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,242 |
| Median Home Value: | $192,900 |
| Land Area: | 132.7 sq miles
343.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3315, -89.5841 |
Population Information (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,821 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,244 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,577 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,876 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,076 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,570 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,173 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,778 | 15.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,570 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,321 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,616 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,146 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,219 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,769 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,076 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 631 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $192,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $834 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,242 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,992 | 87.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,250 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,406 | 62.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,586 | 37.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,348 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 537 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,094 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,237 | 26.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,665 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,530 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,768 | 24.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,517 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (63701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,661 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,824 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,917 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,581 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,728 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,099 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 615 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,091 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,829 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,534 | 17.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 692 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,440 | 83.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,586 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,135 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 121 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,492 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 561 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,306 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 885 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 102 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 301 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (63701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 903 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 555 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,274 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,737 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,549 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,511 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,187 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,579 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 808 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 889 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (63701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,253 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,415 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 95 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 432 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 300 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,100 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (63701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 758 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,210 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 508 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,466 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 710 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 420 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,401 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,622 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,529 | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,526 | 12.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,033 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 847 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,691 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,196 | 74.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,991 | 29.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,760 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (63701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,764 | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,565 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,212 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 601 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 238 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,279 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (63701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,729 | 68.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 451 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 921 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 770 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,409 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,153 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 390 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 386 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (63701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 194 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,299 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,676 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,463 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,525 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,956 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,476 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,445 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 704 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,504 | 8.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (63701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 358 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,812 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,622 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,326 | 36.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,089 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,035 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (63701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,759 | 45.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 606 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,479 | 49.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 117 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (63701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 858 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,311 | 35.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,604 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,219 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (63701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 353 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 474 | 5.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,880 | 20.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,348 | 25.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,904 | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,880 | 20.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 498 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (63701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,334 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $487 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $834 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,992 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,829 | 45.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,431 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,699 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,221 | 28.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,540 | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,469 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (63701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,495 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,459 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,106 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 276 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,523 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,274 | 40.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (63701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,826 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 474 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 302 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,002 | 27.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,324 | 12.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,724 | 52.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,149 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,898 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,451 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,505 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 378 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,279 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,848 | 41.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (63701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,912 | 79.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,591 | 20.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,899 | 51.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,599 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,074 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 93 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (63701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,422 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 171 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,399 | 818.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,399 | 818.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,399 | 818.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 295 | 172.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 74 | 43.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 199 | 116.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (63701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,984 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,961 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 806 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 337 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 777 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 41 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (63701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,992 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,967 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Cape Girardeau, MO63701