ZIP Code 63005
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Chesterfield · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 17,753
- Median income
- $198,469
- Median home value
- $701,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 81.9%
- Land area
- 90.2 sq mi
197/sq mi
▲ 160% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 152% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
Chicago
ZIP code 63005 in Chesterfield, Missouri has a population of 17,753. The median household income is $198,469, which is 160% above the national average. Median home value is $701,600, 152% above the US average. 81.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.2 square miles in Chesterfield, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 17,753 residents, producing a population density of 197 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 63005 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63005 sits at $198,469 (197% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $98,885. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $701,600 (267% above the state average) with median rent at $1,596 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63005 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 63005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63005.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
198 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
190 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
103 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
92 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63005, Chesterfield, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,753
Population
90.2
Area (sq mi)
197
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63005?
45.6
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
14.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$198,469
Median Household Income
+197% vs state
$98,885
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,259
Total Housing Units
7,134
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$701,600
Median Home Value
+267% vs state
$1,596
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63005 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 153 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 161 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 177 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 193 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 209 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,194 business establishments in ZIP 63005, employing approximately 29,717 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,540,410,000.
1,194
Businesses
29,717
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 198 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 190 | 15.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 103 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 94 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 92 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 90 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 69 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 29 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.1% |
| Information | 23 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 63005 vs 63304 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63304 | Saint Charles, MO | 40,336 | 4.4 mi |
| 63040 | Wildwood, MO | 8,512 | 5.0 mi |
| 63038 | Wildwood, MO | 6,914 | 4.5 mi |
| 63017 | Chesterfield, MO | 41,470 | 6.0 mi |
| 63011 | Ballwin, MO | 36,347 | 5.5 mi |
| 63073 | Saint Albans, MO | 301 | 7.4 mi |
| 63021 | Ballwin, MO | 56,261 | 7.5 mi |
| 63368 | O Fallon, MO | 43,360 | 8.6 mi |
| 63303 | Saint Charles, MO | 45,834 | 8.7 mi |
| 63088 | Valley Park, MO | 8,269 | 10.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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