ZIP Code 63701 - Cape Girardeau Missouri
Overview
ZIP Code 63701 is located in Cape Girardeau Missouri. Portions of 63701 are also in Jackson and Dutchtown and Gordonville and Scott City and Allenville and Cape Girardeau Township and Randol Township and Hubble Township and Byrd Township and Shawnee Township (Cape Girardeau County) and Welch Township. 63701 is entirely within Cape Girardeau County. Regionally, 63701 is located in the Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area.
ZIP Code 63701 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Cape Girardeau |
| Primary County | Cape Girardeau County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 37,821 |
| Area Code(s) | 235 / 573 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 63701 Map
63701 Demographics
63701 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 63701 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 63701 is White. The current unemployment level in 63701 is 4.2%.
| Population | 37,821 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.34% |
| Population Density | 264 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,711 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,303 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $690,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.65% |
63701 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,823 | 84.4% |
| Black | 3,519 | 9.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,200 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 1,116 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
63701 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,487 | 57.86% |
| Black | 835 | 32.49% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 59 | 2.3% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
63701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,579 | 8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,930 | 24.99% |
| High School Diploma | 5,140 | 26.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 216 | 1.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 839 | 4.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,488 | 17.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,056 | 5.35% |
| Masters Degree | 1,528 | 7.74% |
| Professional Degree | 470 | 2.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 483 | 2.45% |
63701 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.33013535, -89.58117676 |
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| Region | Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Cape Girardeau, MO-IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 143 Square Miles |
63701 Schools
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63701 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72f - River Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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