63873 Zip Code, Portageville

Crime Rate & Statistics

A-

Safe zip code — below-average crime across most categories

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Portageville

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 124 / 300 High

Violent Crime 132

32% above national avg

Property Crime 134

34% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 63873 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is safe. Zip code 63873 in Portageville, MO has a safety grade of A-. The overall crime index is 124, which is 24% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Portageville.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 151, 51% above average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 123).

Highest Risk

Rape · Index 151 (51% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Assault · Index 123 (23% above avg)

63873 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Portageville city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Portageville	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	124	+24%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	123	+23%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	131	+31%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	151	+51%	N/A	High
Property Crime
Burglary	127	+27%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	131	+31%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	144	+44%	N/A	Moderate

63873 Crime Map

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63873 Demographics & Context

Population

5,230

Median Income

$46,628

Home Value

$167,450

Median Age

Pop. Density

22/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 5.6%

Graduate Degree 5.6%

Housing

61%

39%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 78.2%

Black 18.1%

Hispanic 1.2%

Asian 0.2%

63873 Crime Map

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Portageville Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 63873, Portageville?

Zip code 63873 in Portageville, MO has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 124, which is 24% above the national average. Zip code 63873 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Portageville.

Is Zip code 63873 a safe neighborhood in Portageville?

Zip code 63873 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Portageville, earning a crime grade of A-. The highest concern is Rape (index: 151), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 123). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Portageville.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 63873?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 63873 is Rape, with a crime index of 151 (51% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 63873?

Zip code 63873 has a population of approximately 5,230. The median household income is $46,628. The median home value is $167,450. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 63873 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 63873's overall crime rate is 24% above the national average (index 124 vs 100). Within Portageville, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.