Sikeston, MO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 63801 serves a portion of Sikeston, Missouri, within Scott County. This community is home to approximately 51,932 residents, with a median age of 38.5 years. The median household income of $67,962 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $299,032 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 47% owner-occupied and 53% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Sikeston is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 104 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 39% and an unemployment rate of 8.3%, 63801 reflects the economic character of Scott County in Missouri.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 51,932 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,188 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $67,962 | ↑ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $299,032 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 104 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ↑ 113% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.2% | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 39% | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.5 yrs | ↑ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 47% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 53% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,330 | — |