63780 ZIP Code — Scott City, MO

Scott County, Missouri

ZIP code 63780 is located in Scott City, Missouri, within Scott County. It covers approximately 62.65 square miles and serves a population of 5,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63780

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $59,672. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63780 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,962

population

62.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63780 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63780

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63780. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scott City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63736 Benton (5 mi) 62990 Thebes (6.8 mi) 63703 Cape Girardeau (8.8 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (9.1 mi) 63740 Chaffee (9.7 mi) 62957 Mc Clure (11.4 mi) 63771 Oran (12.8 mi) 63701 Cape Girardeau (13.1 mi) 62988 Tamms (13.3 mi) 62914 Cairo (15.1 mi) 62964 Mounds (16.2 mi) 62976 Pulaski (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,962
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	201

Geography
Land area	62.65 sq mi
Water area	3.73 sq mi
Latitude	37.1605
Longitude	-89.5069
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	53.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	14.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,962

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$59,672

Median household income

$30,801

Per capita income

$139,800

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

2,000

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

136

Under 5

142

179

5–9

187

144

10–14

151

194

15–19

203

234

20–24

245

294

25–34

307

331

35–44

345

510

45–54

533

190

55–59

199

220

60–64

230

333

65–74

348

148

75–84

154

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,160	19.5%
18 and over	4,802	80.5%
65 and over	988	16.6%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,717	94.2%
Two or more races	231	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	107	1.8%
Black or African American	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	53.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	14.3%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$59,672

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,800
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.4%
Electricity	44.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,383	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	92	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	337	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	571	24.0%
Households with children under 18	568	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	701	29.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	22.4%
Married	59.0%	54.9%
Separated	0.8%	3.2%
Widowed	1.6%	9.0%
Divorced	8.7%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	4.4%
Kindergarten	59	4.4%
Elementary school	495	37.1%
High school	373	28.0%
College / grad school	347	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 5.4%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 24.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	323	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,684	95.3%
Spanish	17	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.2%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,958	99.9%
Born in same state	5,936	99.6%
Born in different state	4,281	71.8%
Foreign born	22	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	541	9.1%
French	499	8.4%
Italian	459	7.7%
English	84	1.4%
Polish	50	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	23	0.4%
German	9	0.2%
Norwegian	8	0.1%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	94.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63780

What city is ZIP code 63780 in?

ZIP code 63780 is primarily assigned to Scott City, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63780 in?

ZIP code 63780 falls within Scott County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63780 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 63780 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63780?

The median home value in ZIP code 63780 is $139,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 63780?

ZIP code 63780 has an estimated population of 5,962 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63780?

The median household income in ZIP code 63780 is $59,672, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63780 in?

ZIP code 63780 observes the CST timezone.