ZIP Code 63026
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Fenton · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 44,124
- Median income
- $97,553
- Median home value
- $294,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.6%
- Land area
- 65.6 sq mi
673/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
Chicago
ZIP code 63026 in Fenton, Missouri has a population of 44,124. The median household income is $97,553, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $294,400, 6% above the US average. 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63026 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.6 square miles in Fenton, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 44,124 residents, producing a population density of 673 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 63026 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63026 sits at $97,553 (46% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $47,020. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $294,400 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,135 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63026 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, 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 63026 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 63026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63026.
- Construction
Construction
202 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
159 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
158 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
99 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 63026, Fenton, 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
44,124
Population
65.6
Area (sq mi)
673
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63026?
41.7
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
3.9%
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?
$97,553
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$47,020
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 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?
18,423
Total Housing Units
17,488
Occupied Units
935
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,400
Median Home Value
+54% vs state
$1,135
Median Rent
1986
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63026 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 156 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 170 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 194 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 201 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 221 |
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 1,351 business establishments in ZIP 63026, employing approximately 27,259 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,754,717,000.
1,351
Businesses
27,259
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 202 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 159 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 158 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 99 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 96 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.9% |
| Information | 20 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.6% |
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 63026 vs 63127 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63127 | Saint Louis, MO | 4,939 | 3.3 mi |
| 63088 | Valley Park, MO | 8,269 | 3.9 mi |
| 63128 | Saint Louis, MO | 29,356 | 4.3 mi |
| 63049 | High Ridge, MO | 15,896 | 4.2 mi |
| 63122 | Saint Louis, MO | 38,495 | 5.7 mi |
| 63126 | Saint Louis, MO | 15,112 | 5.5 mi |
| 63131 | Saint Louis, MO | 16,769 | 8.0 mi |
| 63052 | Imperial, MO | 26,431 | 7.9 mi |
| 63010 | Arnold, MO | 35,439 | 6.2 mi |
| 63021 | Ballwin, MO | 56,261 | 6.5 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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