City

Malden, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Dunklin County  ·  Missouri

👥5,348Population
💰$46,144Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$88,700Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 10.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 6.1%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black10.9%
Asian0.4%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma100 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,314 (42.5%)
Some College517 (16.7%)
Associates371 (12%)
Bachelors388 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree401 (13%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College16.7%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.7%Renter: 45.3%Tenure
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,144 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$88,700 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units2,697
Vacant Units444

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About Malden, MO

Malden is a city in Missouri, located in Dunklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,348 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Malden is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,144 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Malden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month.

The population of Malden is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63863 5,348 $46,144 $88,700 $716 7.0% 25.5% 54.7%