City

Scott City, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Missouri

👥6,155Population
💰$73,512Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$158,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (1%)
HS Graduate1,449 (40.2%)
Some College444 (12.3%)
Associates545 (15.1%)
Bachelors357 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree770 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,512 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$158,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units2,600
Vacant Units250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Scott City, MO

Scott City is a city in Missouri, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,155 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Scott City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,512 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Scott City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scott City is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.26%).

Scott City, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Scott City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63780 6,155 $73,512 $158,100 $797 3.0% 31.3% 72.9%