PlainZIP

Festus, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63028

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

26,413
83/sq mi
$79,737
Median income
$240,000
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63028 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63028 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri, with 26,413 residents across 316.7 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63028 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,737 (19% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $38,247. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $240,000 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $933 monthly, and 76.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 63028 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 63028

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Festus, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63028.

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 63028, Festus, 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

26,413

Population

316.7

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63028?

38.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$79,737

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$38,247

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63028 ranks nationally

Festus, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,737 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,640

Total Housing Units

11,061

Occupied Units

579

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$240,000

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$933

Median Rent

1988

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63028 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 151
2021 +10.8% 168
2022 +11.3% 187
2023 +7.5% 201
2024 +7.8% 216

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 610 business establishments in ZIP 63028, employing approximately 7,737 people with a combined annual payroll of $393,196,000.

610

Businesses

7,737

Employees

$393.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 114 18.7%
Retail trade 76 12.5%
Construction 74 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 58 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 57 9.3%
Finance and insurance 43 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.3%
Information 12 2.0%
Manufacturing 11 1.8%
Wholesale trade 9 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%

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 63028 vs 63019 →

ZIP 63028 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 63028 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 63028 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 63028 ranks #4 of 7 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
63019 Crystal City, MO 4,449 5.8 mi
63048 Herculaneum, MO 3,357 7.8 mi
63047 Hematite, MO 31 6.0 mi
63070 Pevely, MO 7,438 9.6 mi
63087 Valles Mines, MO 769 9.7 mi
62295 Valmeyer, IL 1,599 10.2 mi
63627 Bloomsdale, MO 2,937 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

63010 standard
Arnold, MO
Pop: 35,439
63052 standard
Imperial, MO
Pop: 26,431
63020 standard
De Soto, MO
Pop: 20,714
63049 standard
High Ridge, MO
Pop: 15,896
63050 standard
Hillsboro, MO
Pop: 15,716
63051 standard
House Springs, MO
Pop: 14,495

Related Areas

Jefferson County Festus, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63028 in? ▼
ZIP code 63028 (Festus) 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 63028? ▼
ZIP code 63028 in Festus, MO has a population of 26,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63028? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63028 is $79,737, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63028? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63028 is $240,000, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63028? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63028 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63028? ▼
ZIP code 63028 has 610 business establishments employing approximately 7,737 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63028? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63028 are: Health care and social assistance (114), Retail trade (76), Construction (74). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63028? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63028 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 63028? ▼
In ZIP code 63028, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 63028? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63028 is 30.9 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 63028? ▼
In ZIP code 63028, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63028? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63028 is 10.0% 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.