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Barnhart, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63012

Jefferson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,973
135/sq mi
$96,099
Median income
$250,800
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barnhart pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
135
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63012 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63012 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barnhart, Jefferson County, Missouri, home to 9,973 residents across 73.9 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,099 (44% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $48,293. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $250,800 (31% above the state average), median rent at $1,441 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 63012 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 63012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barnhart, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63012.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63012, Barnhart, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,973

Population

73.9

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 63012?

38.7

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$96,099

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$48,293

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63012 ranks nationally

Barnhart, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,099 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,076

Total Housing Units

3,857

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$250,800

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,441

Median Rent

1984

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

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63012 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 158
2021 +7.6% 170
2022 +6.8% 181
2023 +12.1% 203
2024 +14.4% 232

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 133 business establishments in ZIP 63012, employing approximately 857 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,446,000.

133

Businesses

857

Employees

$43.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 29.3%
Other services (except public administration) 22 16.5%
Retail trade 11 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 8 6.0%
Finance and insurance 6 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 4.5%
Wholesale trade 5 3.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.0%

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 63012 vs 63057 →

ZIP 63012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63012 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 63012 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63057 Liguori, MO 56 2.4 mi
63052 Imperial, MO 26,431 4.0 mi
63070 Pevely, MO 7,438 3.7 mi
63053 Kimmswick, MO 62 5.1 mi
63048 Herculaneum, MO 3,357 5.9 mi
63010 Arnold, MO 35,439 7.3 mi
63019 Crystal City, MO 4,449 8.2 mi
63047 Hematite, MO 31 9.8 mi
62295 Valmeyer, IL 1,599 8.2 mi
63051 House Springs, MO 14,495 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

63010 standard
Arnold, MO
Pop: 35,439
63052 standard
Imperial, MO
Pop: 26,431
63028 standard
Festus, MO
Pop: 26,413
63020 standard
De Soto, MO
Pop: 20,714
63049 standard
High Ridge, MO
Pop: 15,896
63050 standard
Hillsboro, MO
Pop: 15,716

Related Areas

Jefferson County Barnhart, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63012 in? ▼
ZIP code 63012 (Barnhart) is located in Jefferson County, Missouri. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63012? ▼
ZIP code 63012 in Barnhart, MO has a population of 9,973 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63012? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63012 is $96,099, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63012? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63012 is $250,800, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63012? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63012 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63012? ▼
ZIP code 63012 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 857 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63012? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63012 are: Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (22), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63012? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63012 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63012? ▼
In ZIP code 63012, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63012? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63012 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63012? ▼
In ZIP code 63012, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63012? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63012 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.