The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63780 sells for about $155,000, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $938 a month.
ZIP 63780 — Scott City
The housing market in 63780 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local affordability, though limited new construction keeps the market tight. Figures are based on current local market trends and census data.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious families and local workers seeking an affordable, quiet community with easy access to the larger employment hubs of Cape Girardeau.
Median prices moved up 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 8.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 63780, Scott County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Scott City are generally consistent with regional averages for small Missouri municipalities, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Scott City R-I School District, which maintains a standard academic profile typical of rural Southeast Missouri.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near low-lying areas; insurance premiums are generally stable.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Cape Girardeau regional economy, with local development focused on small-scale residential expansion and light industrial support.
Property taxes are assessed by Scott County based on local millage rates that fund school districts, county services, and municipal operations.
Residents primarily commute by car to nearby Cape Girardeau or Sikeston via I-55, with average commute times reflecting a regional workforce.
Local amenities include community parks and proximity to the Mississippi River corridor, with major shopping and dining hubs located in nearby Cape Girardeau.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand for affordable housing, with limited new multi-family supply and low vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by regional logistics, manufacturing, and service sectors centered in the Cape Girardeau-Jackson metropolitan area.
The area is served by I-55, providing critical north-south connectivity for commuters and freight.
Development is largely focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale residential growth.
The Scott County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Scott City R-I School District taxes and various county-level special service districts.
Property insurance remains available and stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Missouri requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 63780 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center4.210.5 mi
- Dogwood Social House Cape Girardeau4.38.5 mi
- Discovery Playhouse4.78.3 mi
- Ultimate Air Trampoline Park4.36 mi
- Show Me Center4.59.2 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.79.2 mi
- Dogwood Social House Cape Girardeau4.38.5 mi
- Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill4.18.1 mi
- Osage Centre - City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department4.510.5 mi
- Marcus Cape West Cinema4.59 mi
- Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center4.210.5 mi
- Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center4.811.9 mi
- Dogwood Social House Cape Girardeau4.38.5 mi
- Capaha Park4.58.9 mi
- Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center4.811.9 mi
- Discovery Playhouse4.78.3 mi
- Historic Fort D4.17.3 mi
- Crisp Museum4.67.6 mi
- Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center4.811.9 mi
- Capaha Park4.58.9 mi
- Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation - Shawnee Park Sports Complex4.37.6 mi
- Arena Park4.49.3 mi
- Cape Rock Park4.59.6 mi
- West Park Mall48.7 mi
- Schnucks Cape Girardeau4.48.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.38.9 mi
- Rural King - Cape Girardeau, MO4.38.7 mi
- Kohl's4.29 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing recreational space and playgrounds.
Proximity to the river provides regional outdoor and fishing opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.