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Tallapoosa, MO
City in New Madrid County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63878.
Population
43
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
1
Tallapoosa and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Madrid County. PPP loans are for Tallapoosa.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
$3,251
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Tallapoosa, 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
88° / 28°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tallapoosa, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Tallapoosa
1 in or overlapping Tallapoosa. Population shown
Cities near Tallapoosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiscoCity | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| GideonCity | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| ParmaCity | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| PortagevilleCity | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| ClarktonCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| CatronTown | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MaldenCity | 9.9 mi | 8.3 |
| WardellTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| HaywardCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HomestownCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MarstonCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| LilbournCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| North LilbournVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HowardvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HolcombCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CampbellCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tallapoosa, MO in?
- Tallapoosa is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Tallapoosa, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tallapoosa include 63878.
- What is the population of Tallapoosa, MO?
- About 43 people live in Tallapoosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tallapoosa?
- Nearby places include Risco (3.4 mi), Gideon (6.5 mi), Parma (7.6 mi), Portageville (8.2 mi), Clarkton (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023