PlainZIP

Hazelwood, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63042

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

19,602
621/sq mi
$49,453
Median income
$149,400
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hazelwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
621
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63042 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hazelwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, home to 19,602 residents across 31.6 square miles, a density of 621 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63042 reports a modest median household income of $49,453 (26% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,101. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 12.6%. Median home value sits at $149,400 (22% below the state average), median rent at $976 a month, and owner-occupancy at 52.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63042 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 63042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazelwood, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63042.

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 63042, Hazelwood, 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

19,602

Population

31.6

Area (sq mi)

621

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63042?

35.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.8%
African American 41.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$49,453

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,101

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63042 ranks nationally

Hazelwood, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,453 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,465

Total Housing Units

8,593

Occupied Units

872

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.0%
Renter 48.0%

$149,400

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$976

Median Rent

1969

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63042 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.3% 139
2021 +14.2% 159
2022 +12.8% 179
2023 +8.4% 194
2024 +2.2% 199

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 666 business establishments in ZIP 63042, employing approximately 18,020 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,155,913,000.

666

Businesses

18,020

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 137 20.6%
Transportation and warehousing 76 11.4%
Wholesale trade 72 10.8%
Retail trade 65 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 49 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 45 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 5.6%
Construction 29 4.3%
Manufacturing 28 4.2%
Finance and insurance 28 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.0%
Industries not classified 7 1.1%
Information 6 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 63042 vs 63044 →

ZIP 63042 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 63042 ranks #5 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 63042 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 63042 ranks #8 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
63044 Bridgeton, MO 10,568 2.6 mi
63031 Florissant, MO 48,212 2.5 mi
63074 Saint Ann, MO 15,164 4.1 mi
63134 Saint Louis, MO 13,638 3.7 mi
63045 Earth City, MO 3 4.5 mi
63114 Saint Louis, MO 36,201 5.9 mi
63140 Saint Louis, MO 294 4.7 mi
63132 Saint Louis, MO 13,988 7.6 mi
63033 Florissant, MO 43,000 5.9 mi
63135 Saint Louis, MO 21,334 5.3 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 Hazelwood, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63042 in? ▼
ZIP code 63042 (Hazelwood) 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 63042? ▼
ZIP code 63042 in Hazelwood, MO has a population of 19,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63042 is $49,453, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63042 is $149,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63042 is White at 43.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63042? ▼
ZIP code 63042 has 666 business establishments employing approximately 18,020 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63042 are: Health care and social assistance (137), Transportation and warehousing (76), Wholesale trade (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63042 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 63042? ▼
In ZIP code 63042, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 63042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63042 is 28.5 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 63042? ▼
In ZIP code 63042, approximately 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63042 is 17.9% 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.