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Charleston, MO
City in Mississippi County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63834.
Population
4,482
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
1
Charleston and its ZIP codes
Charleston at a glance
- Charleston is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 167th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $33,952, 52% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,700 (46% below Missouri) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Charleston, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Charleston, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,952
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (406), Irish Americans (216), Scottish Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Charleston.
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
$83.7M
FY 2026, $6,655 per person
PPP loans
$15.6M
297 loans, 1,764 jobs reported
How people get to work
Charleston, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charleston, 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
89° / 26°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charleston, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.6%
U.S. 33.3% +17.3 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Charleston
1 in or overlapping Charleston. Population shown
Cities near Charleston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson CityVillage | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| AnnistonTown | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| DiehlstadtVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| BertrandCity | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| WyattCity | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| WhitingCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| East PrairieCity | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Cairo, ILCity | 11 mi | 7 |
| MinerCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| BlodgettCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| PinhookVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Wickliffe, KYCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| SikestonCity | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| Mound City, ILCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Mounds, ILCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Haywood CityVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Charleston, MO in?
- Charleston is in Mississippi County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Charleston, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Charleston include 63834.
- What is the population of Charleston, MO?
- About 4,482 people live in Charleston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Charleston?
- Nearby places include Wilson City (6 mi), Anniston (6.2 mi), Diehlstadt (6.4 mi), Bertrand (6.8 mi), Wyatt (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023