PlainZIP

Chesterfield, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63017

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

41,470
818/sq mi
$127,095
Median income
$466,100
Median home value
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chesterfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
818
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chesterfield, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 41,470 residents across 50.7 square miles, a density of 818 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63017 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,095 (90% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $74,858. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. Median home value sits at $466,100 (144% above the state average), median rent at $1,709 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Louis County, letting you compare 63017 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 63017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesterfield, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63017.

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 63017, Chesterfield, 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

41,470

Population

50.7

Area (sq mi)

818

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63017?

47.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

15.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 4.1%
Asian 12.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$127,095

Median Household Income

+90% vs state

$74,858

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63017 ranks nationally

Chesterfield, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$127,095 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.9%

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

What does housing look like?

18,693

Total Housing Units

17,957

Occupied Units

736

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$466,100

Median Home Value

+144% vs state

$1,709

Median Rent

1980

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

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63017 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 157
2021 +5.5% 165
2022 +13.3% 187
2023 +8.5% 203
2024 +13.3% 230

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 1,544 business establishments in ZIP 63017, employing approximately 38,461 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,784,583,000.

1,544

Businesses

38,461

Employees

$3.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 287 18.6%
Finance and insurance 251 16.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 225 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 131 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 126 8.2%
Retail trade 107 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 90 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 4.1%
Construction 57 3.7%
Wholesale trade 55 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 2.0%
Information 30 1.9%
Educational services 29 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 27 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 20 1.3%
Manufacturing 15 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 63017 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 63017 ranks #3 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 63017 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 63017 ranks #5 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
63011 Ballwin, MO 36,347 3.5 mi
63141 Saint Louis, MO 20,593 4.3 mi
63021 Ballwin, MO 56,261 5.7 mi
63303 Saint Charles, MO 45,834 6.2 mi
63146 Saint Louis, MO 29,262 4.7 mi
63005 Chesterfield, MO 17,753 6.0 mi
63131 Saint Louis, MO 16,769 5.5 mi
63088 Valley Park, MO 8,269 7.4 mi
63043 Maryland Heights, MO 22,367 6.7 mi
63040 Wildwood, MO 8,512 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63021 standard
Ballwin, MO
Pop: 56,261
63129 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 52,718
63123 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 49,308
63136 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 48,560
63031 standard
Florissant, MO
Pop: 48,212
63026 standard
Fenton, MO
Pop: 44,124

Related Areas

St. Louis County Chesterfield, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63017 in? ▼
ZIP code 63017 (Chesterfield) is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. St. Louis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-louis-mo-29189.
What is the population of ZIP code 63017? ▼
ZIP code 63017 in Chesterfield, MO has a population of 41,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63017 is $127,095, which is 67% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63017 is $466,100, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63017 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63017? ▼
ZIP code 63017 has 1,544 business establishments employing approximately 38,461 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63017 are: Health care and social assistance (287), Finance and insurance (251), Professional, scientific, and technical services (225). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63017 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 63017? ▼
In ZIP code 63017, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.9% 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 63017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63017 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63017? ▼
In ZIP code 63017, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63017 is 4.3% 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.