De Soto, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63020
Jefferson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,714
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,824
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
De Soto pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63020 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63020 (De Soto, MO) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.8 in 2023 to 222.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in De Soto, Jefferson County, Missouri, with 20,714 residents across 366.6 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63020 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,824 (6% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,075. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $185,900 (3% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $847; 80.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 63020 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 63020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Soto, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63020.
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 24
Accommodation and food services
24 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63020, De Soto, 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
20,714
Population
366.6
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63020?
42.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.2%
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?
$70,824
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$34,075
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
38.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63020 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
De Soto, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,824 Top 34% higher than 66% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,505housing units
8,505
Total Housing Units
7,989
Occupied Units
516
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,900
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$847
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63020 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 152 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 167 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 190 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 205 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 222 |
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 287 business establishments in ZIP 63020, employing approximately 2,511 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,011,000.
287
Businesses
2,511
Employees
$90.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 66 | 23.0% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 15.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 63020 vs 63047 →
ZIP 63020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63020
De Soto (63020)
20,714 residents
- 63626 1,037
Blackwell (63626)
1,037 residents
- 63087 769
Valles Mines (63087)
769 residents
- 63674 132
Tiff (63674)
132 residents
- 63047 31
Hematite (63047)
31 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63020 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63626
Blackwell (63626)
$82,599 median income
- 63020
De Soto (63020)
$70,824 median income
- 63087
Valles Mines (63087)
$60,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63020 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63020, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,714 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 63020 in?
ZIP code 63020 (De Soto) 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 63020?
ZIP code 63020 in De Soto, MO has a population of 20,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63020?
The median household income in ZIP 63020 is $70,824, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63020?
The median home value in ZIP 63020 is $185,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63020 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63020?
ZIP code 63020 has 287 business establishments employing approximately 2,511 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63020 are: Construction (66), Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63020?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63020 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 63020?
In ZIP code 63020, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 63020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63020 is 38.3 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 63020?
In ZIP code 63020, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63020 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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