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Morehouse, MO
City in New Madrid County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63868.
Population
715
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
890
ZIP codes
1
Morehouse and its ZIP codes
Morehouse at a glance
- Morehouse is about 9.9 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,254 a year, 54% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,000 (76% below Missouri) and median rent is $475 a month.
Local data for Morehouse, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morehouse, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,254
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$56,000
Median rent
$475/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.9%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Irish Americans (158), French Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Madrid County. PPP loans are for Morehouse.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,933
7,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
PPP loans
$29.85K
3 loans, 8 jobs reported
How people get to work
Morehouse, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morehouse, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
306
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morehouse, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Morehouse
1 in or overlapping Morehouse. Population shown
Cities near Morehouse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrayridgeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| BakerVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| CanalouCity | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| SikestonCity | 6.5 mi | 17.9 |
| PenermonVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MinerCity | 9.1 mi | 4.6 |
| MatthewsCity | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| EssexCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| VanduserVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Haywood CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BloomfieldCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| BertrandCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BlodgettCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Bell CityCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| MorleyCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| DexterCity | 16 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morehouse, MO in?
- Morehouse is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Morehouse, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Morehouse include 63868.
- What is the population of Morehouse, MO?
- About 715 people live in Morehouse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morehouse?
- Nearby places include Grayridge (5.3 mi), Baker (6.3 mi), Canalou (6.4 mi), Sikeston (6.5 mi), Penermon (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023