🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

63846

Essex

ZIP Code 63846 is a standard zip code serving Essex, Essex, Missouri (MO), in Stoddard County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,554 with a median household income of $40,250. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Missouri (MO)
County: Stoddard
City: Essex
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.810900
Longitude: -89.836600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 110.02 mi²
Water Area: 0.64 mi²
Population Density: 14.0 people per mi² (15th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.955761°N, 36.700571°S, -89.700145°E, -89.898280°W

With 1,554 residents spread across 110.02 square miles, this area has a population density of 14.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,554

Population

35th percentile

$40,250

Median Income

25th percentile

$56,200

Median Home Value

5th percentile

110.02 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 63846 is $40,250, and the median home value is $56,200. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

711

Total Units

624

Occupied Units

87.8%

Occupancy Rate

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