ZIP Code 63742

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Commerce · Scott County · Missouri

Population
64

80/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
23.1%

Median age 50.6

Land area
0.8 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 63742 in Commerce, Missouri has a population of 64. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Commerce, Scott County, Missouri. The area is home to 64 residents, producing a population density of 80 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 63742 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63742 sits at , while per-capita income is $29,845. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 63742 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63742, Commerce, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

64

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63742?

50.6

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$29,845

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

30

Total Housing Units

24

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 63742 vs 63780 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63780 Scott City, MO 6,740 4.3 mi
62969 Olive Branch, IL 731 5.7 mi
62990 Thebes, IL 1,109 5.5 mi
63736 Benton, MO 3,310 6.1 mi
63758 Kelso, MO 170 6.4 mi
62957 Mc Clure, IL 996 10.4 mi
62962 Miller City, IL 82 8.5 mi
63703 Cape Girardeau, MO 8,182 9.5 mi
62988 Tamms, IL 2,110 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63742 in?
ZIP code 63742 (Commerce) is located in Scott County, Missouri. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63742?
ZIP code 63742 in Commerce, MO has a population of 64 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63742 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63742?
In ZIP code 63742, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63742?
In ZIP code 63742, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63742 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Commerce, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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