| City: | Commerce, Missouri |
| County: | Scott County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:27:30 AM |
| Population: | 45 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 235 / 573 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.1584, -89.4477 |
| Land Area: | 0.346 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
Commerce is a tiny community in Scott County, Missouri, with just 45 residents and 17 households. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, Commerce doesn't actually have any PO Boxes. Instead, mail is delivered through a mix of one city carrier route and one rural carrier route, plus General Delivery service at the post office.
This ZIP code occupies a point location within the larger 63780 ZIP. The post office serves Cape Girardeau Street and Saint Marys Street, the two streets that make up this small community. With only 21 total housing units and 88% homeownership (15 of 17 occupied homes), Commerce functions as a quiet residential pocket.
The community skews older, with a median age of 51.5 years. Nearly everyone (91%) is White, and all residents were born in the United States. Education levels are quite low, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. Median home values sit at $80,500, well below state and national averages. A notable 58% of workers work from home, and transportation and warehousing employs 32 people, likely tied to nearby regional logistics operations.
Cape Girardeau Street references the nearby regional hub city.
ZIP Code 63742 has 45 residents and 17 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 51.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.8% male and 42.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.1%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (2.2%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 45Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 64Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 130.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 17Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.56Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 78 | 55 | 54 | 40 | 39 | 57 | 56 | 66 | 79 | 79 | 110 | 154 | 147 | 64 |
| Decennial Census | 64 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 45 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.5
Male Median Age: 51
Female Median Age: 52.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| White: | 41 | 97.62% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 1 | 2.38% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 26 | 57.78% | 51.0 years |
| Females: | 19 | 42.22% | 52.5 years |
| Total: | 45 | 100% | 51.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 63 | 98.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 1.56% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 64 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $35,625 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $60,500 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $60,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (68.2%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,625 | $51,250 | $41,250 | $36,250 | $0 | $41,250 | $43,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $51,250 | $58,750 | $76,250 | $61,250 | $0 | $41,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $12,500 | $8,750 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,917 | $36,250 | $40,750 | $44,375 | $0 | $40,000 | $43,125 | $58,750 | $0 | $65,357 | $0 | $47,500 | $40,833 | $60,500 |
| Median Female Income | $38,438 | $41,875 | $41,667 | $20,833 | $20,417 | $20,833 | $20,625 | $26,042 | $0 | $0 | $28,500 | $30,750 | $32,500 | $0 |
| Employed: | 22 | 42.31% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 30 | 57.69% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1 | 4.55% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 27.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 68.18% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $58,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $58,800 | $48,800 | $55,000 | $57,000 | $65,000 | $57,000 | $55,000 | $53,900 | $53,300 | $55,700 | $57,500 | $80,600 | $80,500 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 9 | 37.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 12 | 50.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 12.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 24 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 24 | 80.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 20.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 28 | 93.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 6.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 22.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 15.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (75.00%). College enrollment is 25.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 7.69% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 7.69% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 21 | 40.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 17.31% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 3.85% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 13.46% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 9.62% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 44 | 84.62% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 23.08% |
| Private Insurance: | 29 | 42.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 32 | 46.38% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 11.59% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 61 | 88.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 6.3% | 14.3% | 33.3% | 40.0% | 25.0% | 41.7% | 21.1% | 19.2% | 18.5% | 20.7% | 10.8% | 15.6% | 22.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6 | 75.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 75.00% |
ZIP Code 63742 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 186Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 63742 is located in Scott County, Missouri, within the Sikeston, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43460) and Missouri's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 39,191 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 63742. It covers 0.346 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sikeston, MOSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 39,191Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.346 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19901.17 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2915760Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Commerce village; MissouriSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 63742 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.