Commerce Missouri Map

About Commerce, Missouri

Commerce is a locality in Scott County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 64. The population density is 38.6 people per km². Commerce is located at 37.1589°N, 89.4429°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63742.

Commerce, Missouri, unfolds as a quiet testament to the fertile plains of the Mississippi Delta, where the sky stretches in an endless, benevolent arc over fields of cultivated land. It lies 11.0 miles south-south-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 158°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-east of Scott City. The terrain here is a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, a landscape sculpted by millennia of patient riverine deposits, now given over to the steady, predictable rhythm of agriculture. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of turned earth and the distant hum of machinery, a subtle sweetness that clings to the senses long after the sun has dipped below the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and soft, ethereal gold. Life in Commerce moves with a deliberate grace, a quiet industry that seems to echo the slow, inexorable flow of the great river that shapes its destiny. The history of Commerce is intrinsically linked to the mighty Mississippi, a vital artery that has long dictated the fortunes and character of the region. For generations, its economy has been tethered to the bounty of the soil, with soybeans and corn standing as proud banners of its agricultural heritage. This land, once part of a vast, untamed wilderness, was settled by those who understood the profound power of the river and the promise held within its rich alluvial soil. While grand historical monuments are few, the true landmarks of Commerce are the sturdy barns, the weathered silos, and the enduring spirit of a people who have learned to live in harmony with the land's generous, and at times demanding, nature. The very rhythm of life in Commerce speaks of this deep connection, a quiet resilience born from the earth and the water.

About This Commerce Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Commerce, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Commerce and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Commerce includes the ZIP code (63742), telephone area code (816), county seat of Scott County (Benton), and school district assignment (Scott County R-IV School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Commerce is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.