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 Moderate-density area
- $72,171
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63780 (Scott City, MO) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.8 in 2023 to 228.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,406. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $169,600 (11% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $938; 78.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 63780 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
15 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 63780?
36.7
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,406
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63780 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Scott City, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,171 Top 32% higher than 68% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,508housing units
2,508
Total Housing Units
2,365
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,600
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 63701
Cape Girardeau (63701)
36,812 residents
- 63703 8,182
Cape Girardeau (63703)
8,182 residents
- 63780 6,740
Scott City (63780)
6,740 residents
- 63736 3,310
Benton (63736)
3,310 residents
- 62990 1,109
Thebes (62990)
1,109 residents
- 62957 996
Mc Clure (62957)
996 residents
- 63767 655
Morley (63767)
655 residents
- 63758 170
Kelso (63758)
170 residents
- 63742 64
Commerce (63742)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63780 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63780 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63780
Scott City (63780)
$72,171 median income
- 63701
Cape Girardeau (63701)
$66,654 median income
- 62990
Thebes (62990)
$64,076 median income
- 63736
Benton (63736)
$59,414 median income
- 63758
Kelso (63758)
$56,250 median income
- 63767
Morley (63767)
$46,765 median income
- 62957
Mc Clure (62957)
$46,053 median income
- 63703
Cape Girardeau (63703)
$38,695 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63780, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,740 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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