City

Delta, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cape Girardeau County  ·  Missouri

👥177Population
💰$39,750Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$102,800Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
18%
25–44
15%
45–64
44%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
HS Graduate39 (42.9%)
Some College10 (11%)
Associates22 (24.2%)
Bachelors3 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree17 (18.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 11%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
HS Grad42.9%
Some College11.0%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,750 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$102,800 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units105
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Delta, MO

Delta is a city in Missouri, located in Cape Girardeau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 177 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Delta is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,750 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Delta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delta is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.44%).

Delta, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Delta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63744 177 $39,750 $102,800 $1,025 3.6% 22.0% 84.5%