County ProfileMO
Cape Girardeau County
Population: 81,710 · 15 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
81,710
People
Median age
37.1
Housing
Total households
32,454
Income
Median household income
$68,464
Housing
Total housing units
36,086
Employment
Employment rate
63.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.6%
County details
Local time 02:26:05(CT)| Name | Cape Girardeau |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 15total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 573 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 37.3841408, -89.6856575 |
| Land area | 578.5 sq miles(1,498.4 km²) |
Map of Cape Girardeau county, Missouri with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Cape Girardeau County
Compare the largest cities in Cape Girardeau County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | 39,540 | $55,658 | 3ZIPs |
| Jackson | 15,481 | $77,105 | 1ZIPs |
| Gordonville | 625 | $82,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Friedheim | 442 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Delta | 376 | $45,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Millersville | 240 | $75,781 | 1ZIPs |
| Oak Ridge | 237 | $71,458 | 1ZIPs |
| Dutchtown | 163 | $86,111 | 1ZIPs |
| Daisy | 108 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pocahontas | 97 | $106,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Whitewater | 88 | $49,038 | 1ZIPs |
| Burfordville | 87 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Old Appleton | 73 | $54,306 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Cape Girardeau County
Review the most populated postal areas across Cape Girardeau County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63701 | Cape Girardeau | $66,654 | 39,246 |
| 63755 | Jackson | $78,750 | 27,496 |
| 63703 | Cape Girardeau | $38,695 | 8,599 |
| 63769 | Oak Ridge | $91,146 | 1,446 |
| 63766 | Millersville | $58,828 | 1,193 |
| 63785 | Whitewater | $75,938 | 905 |
| 63739 | Burfordville | $62,500 | 570 |
| 63747 | Friedheim | $106,425 | 442 |
| 63744 | Delta | $36,250 | 185 |
| 63770 | Old Appleton | — | 174 |
| 63743 | Daisy | $122,750 | 108 |
| 63745 | Dutchtown | — | 50 |
| 63702 | Cape Girardeau | — | — |
| 63752 | Gordonville | — | — |
| 63779 | Pocahontas | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS