County

Scotland County, MO

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Missouri

👥4,439Population
💰$63,907Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$147,574Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.1%
Black0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.4%)
HS Graduate968 (43%)
Some College388 (17.2%)
Associates270 (12%)
Bachelors199 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree418 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College17.2%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,907 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$147,573 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$499/mo
Total Housing Units2,091
Vacant Units606

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Scotland County, MO

Scotland County is located in Missouri and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,439 residents. With a median age of 35.72, it is a relatively young county.

Scotland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,907 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.9% is well below the national average.

Housing in Scotland County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $147,573 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $499. Homeownership rates are high at 83.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Scotland County are primarily White (98.06%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Scotland County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Scotland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
63432 Arbela 376 $70,298 $131,300 0.0% 7.6%
63543 Gorin 319 $78,125 0.0% 10.0%
63555 Memphis 3,193 $65,096 $142,600 $499 1.2% 28.5%
63563 Rutledge 551 $44,427 $187,500 0.0% 47.9%