Zalma
Census-designated place in Bollinger County, Missouri
Zalma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bollinger County, Missouri, with 73 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Advance, 9.7 miles E.
- 73residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 353 / sq mipopulation density
- 63782ZIP code
About Zalma
Zalma, once known as "Bollinger's Mill", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the banks of the winding Castor River at a point where the river makes a horseshoe bend in southern Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, United States. When the railroad moved to town, the name Bollinger's Mill was changed to Zalma, after railroad worker Zalma Block. Zalma is also said to come from a Native American word meaning "the end." As of the 2020 U.S. census, Zalma had a population of 73.
Zalma is part of the Cape Girardeau−Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Zalma is home to a number of state parks that feature a number of activities such as deer hunting, fishing, bird watching, horseback riding, and hiking. Blue Pond, the deepest natural pond in the state of Missouri, is located outside of Zalma.
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Living in Zalma
- Median household income
- $50,313
- Median home value
- $58,800
- Median age
- 45.6
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Zalma had 73 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 73 |
|---|---|
| Density | 353 per sq mi (136 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Zalma at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Bollinger County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 73 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1428° N, 90.0817° W |
| ZIP code | 63782 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2981430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Zalma
- Advance9.7 mi E
- Marble Hill12.3 mi NE
- Glen Allen12.4 mi N
- Puxico13.9 mi S
- Bell City16.6 mi SE
- Whitewater16.9 mi NE
- Perkins17.2 mi E
- Allenville18.8 mi E
- Delta19.2 mi E
- Bloomfield19.5 mi SE
- Greenville20.2 mi W
- Marquand20.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Zalma
What county is Zalma in?
Zalma is in Bollinger County, Missouri.
What is the population of Zalma, MO?
73 people lived in Zalma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Zalma, MO?
The ZIP code of Zalma is 63782.
What is the elevation of Zalma?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Zalma?
Advance (9.7 mi), Marble Hill (12.3 mi), Glen Allen (12.4 mi), Puxico (13.9 mi), Bell City (16.6 mi).
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