ZIP Code 63740

In ZIP code 63740, near Cape Girardeau, households earn a median of $54,364, with per-capita income at $30,290. A median home value of $140,700 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.62%, which works out to a comparatively small annual bill on that price. Sales tax across the area totals 5.72%, so everyday purchases carry a lighter add-on than in many parts of the country. Together, the two tax rates and the housing figures sit alongside an income level that shapes how far each dollar stretches here.