County

Dunklin County, MO

12 ZIP codes  ·  12 cities  ·  Missouri

👥27,892Population
💰$49,143Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$93,349Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 8.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 8.7%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic7.4%
Black8.7%
Asian0.3%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma283 (1.9%)
HS Graduate6,191 (40.9%)
Some College2,670 (17.6%)
Associates1,775 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,966 (13%)
Graduate Degree2,245 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College17.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.9%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.9%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,143 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$93,348 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$620/mo
Total Housing Units13,462
Vacant Units2,286

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Dunklin County, MO

Dunklin County is located in Missouri and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,892 residents. With a median age of 39.23, it is a middle-aged county.

Dunklin County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,142 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Dunklin County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $93,348 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $620. Homeownership rates are high at 61.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Dunklin County are primarily White (75.92%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Dunklin County, MO is a working-class area in Missouri. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Dunklin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
63821 Arbyrd 627 $38,659 $62,600 $604 0.8% 21.0%
63933 Campbell 3,099 $47,467 $80,700 $666 5.5% 29.8%
63829 Cardwell 1,082 $23,854 $58,100 $765 0.6% 19.0%
63837 Clarkton 1,451 $47,899 $55,000 $586 0.0% 19.7%
63852 Holcomb 1,261 $43,365 $89,100 $614 3.2% 20.3%
63855 Hornersville 774 $48,125 $66,300 $358 3.3% 26.3%
63857 Kennett 11,964 $55,817 $109,500 $599 5.1% 32.3%
63863 Malden 5,348 $46,144 $88,700 $716 7.0% 25.5%
63876 Senath 2,098 $42,083 $98,200 $485 3.4% 22.8%