ZIP Code 63780
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Scott City · Scott County · Missouri
- Population
- 6,740
- Median income
- $72,171
- Median home value
- $169,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 139.8 sq mi
48/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
Chicago
ZIP code 63780 in Scott City, Missouri has a population of 6,740. The median household income is $72,171, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $169,600, 39% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63780 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.8 square miles in Scott City, Scott County, Missouri. The area is home to 6,740 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 63780 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63780 sits at $72,171 (8% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $32,406. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $169,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $938 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63780 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 63780
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,406
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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