| City: | Wyatt, Missouri |
| County: | Mississippi County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:28:32 AM |
| Population: | 306 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 235 / 573 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.9105, -89.2137 |
| Land Area: | 0.68 sq mi |
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Wyatt is a small community in Missouri's Bootheel region, tucked into Mississippi County along State Highway 77. With 306 residents and 152 households, it's a compact town covering just 0.31 square miles. Despite having both city and rural carrier routes in the area, this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery alternative here.
The post office maintains 115 PO Boxes for the community. About 76% of local households use one, and for good reason: it's the only way to get mail. General Delivery is also available for those passing through.
The town sits in farming and transportation country. Of the local workforce, 77 workers are in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, making it the dominant employment sector. Another 26 work in public administration. A notable 26% work from home.
Housing costs are among the lowest in the state. Median home value sits at $45,800, with rents around $685 per month. Median household income is $30,125, well below the national average. The population skews older, with a median age of 47.5 years. Most residents were born in the United States (97.5%), and the community has a mixed racial composition: 66% white, 29% Black, and 18% Hispanic.
Street names follow a classic small-town grid: Main Street, numbered streets like 2nd and 3rd, and compass-named streets (North, East, West). Hickory and Gum streets reference local trees. This isn't a place with much turnover. Over 200 housing units were built before 1939, giving Wyatt one of the oldest housing stocks in the region.
Classic small-town street grid with numbered streets (2nd, 3rd), compass streets (North, East, West), and tree-named streets (Hickory, Gum).
ZIP Code 63882 has 306 residents and 152 households (average 2.01 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.4% male and 55.6% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.0%, much lower than the state average of 77.0%) and Black or African American (28.8%, much higher than the state average of 11.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (11.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 306Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 322Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 450.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $30,227Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 152Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $57,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 497 | 480 | 462 | 529 | 498 | 457 | 400 | 356 | 334 | 304 | 347 | 327 | 324 | 322 |
| Decennial Census | 431 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 306 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 45.5
Female Median Age: 50
| 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 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Female | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 16 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| White: | 202 | 68.24% |
| Black: | 88 | 29.73% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.35% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.34% |
| Total: | 296 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 136 | 44.44% | 45.5 years |
| Females: | 170 | 55.56% | 50.0 years |
| Total: | 306 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 322 | 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: | 322 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 322 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $30,227, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $4,870 (19.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,898. Family households earn a median of $30,250 versus $30,208 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42). By gender, male median income is $47,917 and female is $35,938, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,979 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (44.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,357 | $26,875 | $24,722 | $29,318 | $27,500 | $33,750 | $36,875 | $40,625 | $33,125 | $37,981 | $21,667 | $26,667 | $30,125 | $30,227 |
| Median Family Income | $29,125 | $30,417 | $31,875 | $29,625 | $29,861 | $28,281 | $22,273 | $31,786 | $33,750 | $0 | $23,125 | $0 | $30,781 | $30,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,375 | $19,583 | $21,354 | $22,375 | $21,023 | $33,472 | $40,417 | $33,750 | $0 | $37,981 | $20,750 | $23,611 | $0 | $30,208 |
| Median Male Income | $26,250 | $26,250 | $23,438 | $28,250 | $30,875 | $32,321 | $34,688 | $40,625 | $43,500 | $42,500 | $43,036 | $46,250 | $48,333 | $47,917 |
| Median Female Income | $20,833 | $21,250 | $21,389 | $26,250 | $20,500 | $21,250 | $21,875 | $25,833 | $26,250 | $22,500 | $22,308 | $24,904 | $32,344 | $35,938 |
| Employed: | 99 | 46.92% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 4.74% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 102 | 48.34% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 15.15% |
| Service: | 22 | 22.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 15.15% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 3.03% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 44 | 44.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 99 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $57,100, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $27,100 (90.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,500. The median gross rent is $594, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $68 (12.93%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $106. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.76% (43.00% with a mortgage, 57.00% free-and-clear) and renters 24.24% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.79%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $30,000 | $33,600 | $41,300 | $40,500 | $39,500 | $39,400 | $36,700 | $35,000 | $31,600 | $32,600 | $33,400 | $61,100 | $45,800 | $57,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 30 | 93.75% |
| $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: | 2 | 6.25% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $526 | $531 | $526 | $541 | $536 | $546 | $590 | $681 | $700 | $645 | $617 | $538 | $685 | $594 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 43 | 32.58% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 57 | 43.18% |
| Renter Occupied: | 32 | 24.24% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 132 | 70.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 56 | 29.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 188 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 167 | 88.83% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 21 | 11.17% |
| Total Housing Units: | 188 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.90% 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 66.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 24.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 66.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 43.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 26.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.80 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 (62.50%). College enrollment is 6.82%, 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: | 20 | 9.90% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 47 | 23.27% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 105 | 51.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 8.91% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 3.47% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 2.48% |
| Total: | 202 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 135 | 66.83% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 5.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 79 | 23.30% |
| Public Insurance: | 214 | 63.13% |
| No Insurance: | 46 | 13.57% |
| Total: | 339 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 293 | 86.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.5% | 14.2% | 20.2% | 22.8% | 23.9% | 32.4% | 31.4% | 28.6% | 33.3% | 33.8% | 41.0% | 41.7% | 45.1% | 43.2% |
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: | 14 | 15.91% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 4.55% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 55 | 62.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 10.23% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 6.82% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 18 | 20.45% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 68 | 77.27% |
ZIP Code 63882 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: | 141Source: 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 63882 is located in Mississippi County, Missouri, within the Sikeston, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43460) and Missouri's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 39,191 people, about 0.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 63882. It covers 0.68 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sikeston, MOSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 39,191Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.68 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: | 2981178Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wyatt city; MissouriSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 63882 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.