| City: | Risco, Missouri |
| County: | New Madrid County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:28:26 AM |
| Population: | 304 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 235 / 573 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.5326, -89.8183 |
| Land Area: | 0.968 sq mi |
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The postal infrastructure reflects the town's mixed rural-urban character. Two city carrier routes serve the compact downtown area along Front Street and nearby blocks, while seven rural routes extend into surrounding agricultural areas. This dual system handles mail for eight named streets plus specialized delivery to the Postmaster building. The street network includes traditional town streets like Front Street and Locust Street alongside rural corridors like E Highway 62 and US Highway 62.
The population of 304 lives in 130 occupied housing units, creating a household size of 2.3 people per residence. The median age is 45, and median household income sits at $43,125. About 22.5% of residents work in public administration jobs, reflecting the town's role as a local government center. The median home value of $72,700 makes housing affordable compared to state averages.
The community supports nine businesses with 32 employed residents. Agricultural and public sector work dominates the local economy, with 97 residents in the civilian labor force. No residents work from home, and unemployment affects about 5% of the workforce. The rural setting means most workers commute to jobs in nearby communities.
The high PO Box adoption rate isn't about limited options. Instead, it reflects practical preferences in a small town where residents visit the post office regularly anyway. Rural route customers often live on unpaved roads or farm properties where curbside delivery presents challenges. The post office serves as a community gathering point where picking up mail coincides with running other errands in town.
The street network shows a traditional small town layout with Front Street as the main commercial corridor, surrounded by residential streets like Locust and Tersonte. Highway 62 provides the primary regional connection, appearing in both its US Highway and state highway designations. The presence of both formal street names and informal route names like W Wilkey and Patterson reflects the community's transition from rural crossroads to organized town.
ZIP Code 63874 has 304 residents and 130 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 45.0 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 11.4% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 304Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 288Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 314.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 130Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $62,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 301 | 293 | 389 | 320 | 362 | 402 | 441 | 370 | 392 | 257 | 258 | 202 | 243 | 288 |
| Decennial Census | 350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 304 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 43.2
| 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 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 8 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 29 | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| White: | 287 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 287 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 145 | 47.70% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 159 | 52.30% | 43.2 years |
| Total: | 304 | 100% | 45.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 288 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 288 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 288 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $48,000, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $1,125 (2.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,875. Family households earn a median of $60,417 versus $35,536 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,881). By gender, male median income is $45,536 and female is $40,114, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,422 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.4%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (33.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,875 | $54,688 | $58,125 | $50,500 | $39,500 | $40,833 | $40,455 | $41,250 | $43,125 | $53,500 | $43,750 | $41,750 | $43,125 | $48,000 |
| Median Family Income | $54,750 | $54,423 | $62,656 | $57,159 | $50,625 | $66,250 | $54,500 | $53,438 | $62,917 | $81,042 | $65,938 | $73,750 | $70,833 | $60,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,750 | $14,135 | $15,250 | $15,469 | $16,818 | $19,792 | $22,500 | $30,625 | $23,125 | $20,625 | $29,688 | $25,417 | $33,917 | $35,536 |
| Median Male Income | $42,222 | $42,679 | $43,906 | $41,250 | $50,625 | $46,875 | $48,250 | $48,889 | $50,938 | $62,750 | $60,000 | $80,625 | $0 | $45,536 |
| Median Female Income | $28,750 | $31,250 | $32,083 | $30,000 | $25,938 | $21,875 | $27,917 | $30,417 | $27,273 | $26,154 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $32,500 | $40,114 |
| Employed: | 111 | 53.62% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 5.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 84 | 40.58% |
| Total: | 207 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 10.81% |
| Service: | 35 | 31.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 9.91% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 14.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 33.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 111 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $62,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $5,900 (10.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,300. The median gross rent is $696, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $183 (35.67%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.57% (18.18% with a mortgage, 81.82% free-and-clear) and renters 21.43% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.65%, which is markedly above 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 | $56,400 | $62,300 | $58,200 | $56,200 | $44,000 | $33,300 | $37,500 | $52,500 | $61,000 | $61,600 | $60,500 | $63,300 | $72,700 | $62,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 17 | 62.96% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 10 | 37.04% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $513 | $506 | $517 | $575 | $615 | $657 | $654 | $717 | $715 | $725 | $625 | $680 | $668 | $696 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 14.29% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 81 | 64.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 27 | 21.43% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 126 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 126 | 82.35% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 17.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 133 | 86.93% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 13.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.10% 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 87.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 44.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 18.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (64.56%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 6.22% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 6.22% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 119 | 61.66% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 18.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 3.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 4.15% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 193 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 169 | 87.56% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 4.15% |
| Private Insurance: | 127 | 37.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 184 | 54.60% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 7.72% |
| Total: | 337 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 311 | 92.28% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 15.2% | 17.5% | 19.1% | 20.4% | 19.5% | 3.7% | 11.7% | 14.1% | 20.6% | 20.3% |
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: | 7 | 8.86% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 20.25% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 51 | 64.56% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 6.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 23 | 29.11% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 72 | 91.14% |
ZIP Code 63874 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 328Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 63874 is located in New Madrid 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 63874. It covers 0.968 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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: | 0.968 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: 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: | 2961994Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Risco city; MissouriSource: Census |
ZIP Code 63874 is in the Risco R-II 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 February 1, 2026.