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Scott City, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63780

Scott County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,740
48/sq mi
$72,171
Median income
$169,600
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scott City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63780 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63780 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scott City, Scott County, Missouri, home to 6,740 residents across 139.8 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63780 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,171 (8% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,406. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $169,600 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $938 monthly, and 78.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 63780 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 63780

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scott City, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63780.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63780, Scott City, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,740

Population

139.8

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63780?

36.7

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$72,171

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$32,406

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63780 ranks nationally

Scott City, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,171 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,508

Total Housing Units

2,365

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$169,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$938

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63780 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 156
2021 +7.0% 167
2022 +23.8% 206
2023 -0.7% 205
2024 +11.7% 229

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 63780, employing approximately 2,498 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,294,000.

150

Businesses

2,498

Employees

$125.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 18 12.0%
Manufacturing 17 11.3%
Retail trade 16 10.7%
Wholesale trade 15 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.3%
Finance and insurance 4 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 63780 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63780 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63780 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 63780 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63758 Kelso, MO 170 2.4 mi
63742 Commerce, MO 64 4.3 mi
63703 Cape Girardeau, MO 8,182 6.0 mi
63736 Benton, MO 3,310 7.2 mi
62990 Thebes, IL 1,109 6.6 mi
62957 Mc Clure, IL 996 9.5 mi
63701 Cape Girardeau, MO 36,812 10.8 mi
63767 Morley, MO 655 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scott County

63801 standard
Sikeston, MO
Pop: 23,123
63740 standard
Chaffee, MO
Pop: 5,339
63736 standard
Benton, MO
Pop: 3,310
63771 standard
Oran, MO
Pop: 2,862
63767 standard
Morley, MO
Pop: 655
63784 standard
Vanduser, MO
Pop: 279

Related Areas

Scott County Scott City, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63780 in? ▼
ZIP code 63780 (Scott City) 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 63780? ▼
ZIP code 63780 in Scott City, MO has a population of 6,740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63780? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63780 is $72,171, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63780? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63780 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63780? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63780 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63780? ▼
ZIP code 63780 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 2,498 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63780? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63780 are: Construction (25), Other services (except public administration) (18), Manufacturing (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63780? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63780 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63780? ▼
In ZIP code 63780, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63780? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63780 is 21.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63780? ▼
In ZIP code 63780, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63780? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63780 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.