| City: | Cooter, Missouri |
| County: | Pemiscot County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:28:08 AM |
| Population: | 346 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 235 / 573 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.0576, -89.8218 |
| Land Area: | 0.853 sq mi |
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Cooter sits in Missouri's Bootheel, the flat agricultural wedge between Arkansas and Tennessee. This small Pemiscot County town of 346 people has been designated a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for residents. Yet the post office maintains 170 PO Boxes for just 140 households, serving not just Cooter but surrounding rural areas without their own postal facilities.
The local economy runs on transportation and agriculture. A striking 59% of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Railroad Street, one of the town's main thoroughfares, points to the community's historic connection to freight movement through the Bootheel's cotton and soybean country. With median household income at $50,714 and home values around $79,200, it's a working-class community where 31% of housing units are mobile homes.
Mail service here combines both city and rural carrier routes despite the PO Box classification. The town itself covers less than one square mile, with streets like Main, Centre, Division, and Third forming a compact grid. Most residents were born in the United States (96%), and the median age of 35.9 years indicates a mix of families and working-age adults rather than retirees.
Street names reflect a compact town grid with Railroad Street pointing to the community's freight history.
ZIP Code 63839 has 346 residents and 140 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 35.9 years, younger than the state (39.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 346Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 290Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 405.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 140Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $73,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 527 | 486 | 464 | 469 | 451 | 362 | 393 | 429 | 367 | 419 | 322 | 343 | 307 | 290 |
| Decennial Census | 485 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 346 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.9
Male Median Age: 35.2
Female Median Age: 37.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 8 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 25 | 16 | 27 | 33 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| White: | 320 | 92.49% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 3.76% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 2.02% |
| Total: | 346 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 177 | 51.16% | 35.2 years |
| Females: | 169 | 48.84% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 346 | 100% | 35.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 285 | 98.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5 | 1.72% |
| Total Population: | 290 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 285 | 98.28% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 1.72% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $42,250, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $3,788 (9.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,139. Family households earn a median of $59,167 versus $33,036 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,131). By gender, male median income is $43,250 and female is $38,036, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,214 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.6%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (30.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,462 | $39,531 | $41,167 | $42,024 | $41,776 | $41,979 | $41,316 | $41,618 | $41,111 | $44,213 | $31,000 | $50,104 | $50,714 | $42,250 |
| Median Family Income | $37,885 | $40,521 | $42,115 | $42,368 | $45,625 | $44,659 | $43,611 | $43,958 | $44,821 | $44,236 | $31,250 | $52,188 | $73,750 | $59,167 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,417 | $35,536 | $17,500 | $21,250 | $0 | $0 | $27,083 | $26,932 | $18,750 | $31,250 | $25,417 | $20,625 | $24,063 | $33,036 |
| Median Male Income | $34,250 | $30,592 | $31,250 | $33,047 | $0 | $31,645 | $34,792 | $40,268 | $40,781 | $43,319 | $44,821 | $39,306 | $39,635 | $43,250 |
| Median Female Income | $22,857 | $22,656 | $22,917 | $27,250 | $0 | $31,563 | $30,556 | $29,375 | $30,714 | $33,875 | $24,464 | $28,333 | $38,393 | $38,036 |
| Employed: | 123 | 54.91% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 2.68% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 95 | 42.41% |
| Total: | 224 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 12.20% |
| Service: | 22 | 17.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 9.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 30.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 30.08% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 123 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $73,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $16,200 (28.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,300. The median gross rent is $665, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $156 (30.65%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.64% (36.26% with a mortgage, 63.74% free-and-clear) and renters 36.36% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.27%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $57,700 | $54,300 | $43,000 | $45,800 | $51,300 | $46,700 | $50,000 | $61,300 | $65,600 | $75,000 | $53,800 | $53,300 | $79,200 | $73,900 |
| Less than $500: | 7 | 13.46% |
| $500 to $999: | 27 | 51.92% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 25.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 9.62% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $509 | $520 | $518 | $550 | $703 | $547 | $582 | $588 | $672 | $658 | $710 | $769 | $689 | $665 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 33 | 23.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 58 | 40.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 52 | 36.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 143 | 87.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 20 | 12.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 163 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 114 | 69.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 49 | 30.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 163 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 50.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 15.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.16%). College enrollment is 1.35%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 1.93% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 29 | 14.01% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 123 | 59.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 3.86% |
| Associate's degree: | 29 | 14.01% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 2.42% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 4.35% |
| Total: | 207 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 174 | 84.06% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 6.76% |
| Private Insurance: | 145 | 46.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 122 | 38.98% |
| No Insurance: | 46 | 14.70% |
| Total: | 313 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 267 | 85.30% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.5% | 20.3% | 23.7% | 18.9% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 8.7% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 27.2% | 14.3% | 15.4% | 15.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 2 | 2.70% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 62.16% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 25 | 33.78% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 1.35% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 2.70% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 73 | 98.65% |
ZIP Code 63839 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 44 people with an annual payroll of $2,425,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 194Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $849,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,425,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 44Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 63839 is located in Pemiscot County, Missouri, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Missouri's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 63839. It covers 0.853 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.853 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19901.17 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2916336Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cooter city; MissouriSource: Census |
ZIP Code 63839 is in the Cooter R-IV School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.