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Bertrand, MO
City in Mississippi County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63823.
Population
732
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
889
ZIP codes
1
Bertrand and its ZIP codes
Bertrand at a glance
- Bertrand is about 9.9 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,688 a year, 23% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,300 (63% below Missouri) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Bertrand, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bertrand, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,688
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
53.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (109), Irish Americans (102), Mexican Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Bertrand.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,309
2,952 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,983
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83.69M
FY 2026, $6,655 per person
PPP loans
$1.81M
51 loans, 248 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bertrand, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bertrand, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
217
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bertrand, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Bertrand
1 in or overlapping Bertrand. Population shown
Cities near Bertrand
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DiehlstadtVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MinerCity | 4.8 mi | 4.6 |
| CharlestonCity | 6.8 mi | 4.8 |
| SikestonCity | 7.5 mi | 17.9 |
| BlodgettCity | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| AnnistonTown | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| WhitingCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| East PrairieCity | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Haywood CityVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MatthewsCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Wilson CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| MorleyCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| MorehouseCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| LambertVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| VanduserVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| WyattCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bertrand, MO in?
- Bertrand is in Mississippi County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Bertrand, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bertrand include 63823.
- What is the population of Bertrand, MO?
- About 732 people live in Bertrand, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bertrand?
- Nearby places include Diehlstadt (3.9 mi), Miner (4.8 mi), Charleston (6.8 mi), Sikeston (7.5 mi), Blodgett (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023