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 Moderate-density area
- $79,737
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63028 (Festus, MO) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.6 in 2023 to 216.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,247. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $240,000 (26% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 76.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $933.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 63028 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 63028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Festus, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63028.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
114 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 63028?
38.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$79,737
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$38,247
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63028 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Festus, 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)
$79,737 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
11,640housing units
11,640
Total Housing Units
11,061
Occupied Units
579
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,000
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 63028
Festus (63028)
26,413 residents
- 63070 7,438
Pevely (63070)
7,438 residents
- 63019 4,449
Crystal City (63019)
4,449 residents
- 63048 3,357
Herculaneum (63048)
3,357 residents
- 63627 2,937
Bloomsdale (63627)
2,937 residents
- 62295 1,599
Valmeyer (62295)
1,599 residents
- 63087 769
Valles Mines (63087)
769 residents
- 63047 31
Hematite (63047)
31 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63028 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63048
Herculaneum (63048)
$92,109 median income
- 63627
Bloomsdale (63627)
$88,071 median income
- 62295
Valmeyer (62295)
$87,989 median income
- 63028
Festus (63028)
$79,737 median income
- 63019
Crystal City (63019)
$72,569 median income
- 63070
Pevely (63070)
$65,211 median income
- 63087
Valles Mines (63087)
$60,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63028, 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 (26,413 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 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.
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