City

Portageville, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  New Madrid County  ·  Missouri

👥4,096Population
💰$42,273Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$135,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 9%Other: 14.2%Race
White76.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Black9.0%
Other14.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,151 (48.2%)
Some College314 (13.1%)
Associates230 (9.6%)
Bachelors251 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree417 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 48.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad48.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,273 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$135,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$755/mo
Total Housing Units2,013
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Portageville, MO

Portageville is a city in Missouri, located in New Madrid County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,096 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Portageville is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,273 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Portageville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $755 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portageville is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Portageville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63873 4,096 $42,273 $135,800 $755 6.6% 28.0% 63.8%