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 High-density area
- $49,453
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63042 (Hazelwood, MO) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.3 in 2023 to 198.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,101. Unemployment is 12.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,400 (22% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $976; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63042 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 63042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazelwood, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63042.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
137 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
76 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 49
Other services (except public administration)
49 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 63042?
35.6
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
4.4%
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?
$49,453
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$30,101
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63042 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Hazelwood, 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)
$49,453 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
9,465housing units
9,465
Total Housing Units
8,593
Occupied Units
872
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 63042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63031
Florissant (63031)
48,212 residents
- 63033
Florissant (63033)
43,000 residents
- 63114
Saint Louis (63114)
36,201 residents
- 63135
Saint Louis (63135)
21,334 residents
- 63042
Hazelwood (63042)
19,602 residents
- 63074 15,164
Saint Ann (63074)
15,164 residents
- 63132 13,988
Saint Louis (63132)
13,988 residents
- 63134 13,638
Saint Louis (63134)
13,638 residents
- 63044 10,568
Bridgeton (63044)
10,568 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63042 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63132
Saint Louis (63132)
$87,385 median income
- 63044
Bridgeton (63044)
$77,819 median income
- 63031
Florissant (63031)
$70,811 median income
- 63033
Florissant (63033)
$66,776 median income
- 63114
Saint Louis (63114)
$55,870 median income
- 63135
Saint Louis (63135)
$52,328 median income
- 63074
Saint Ann (63074)
$51,610 median income
- 63042
Hazelwood (63042)
$49,453 median income
- 63140
Saint Louis (63140)
$45,568 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63042, 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 (19,602 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 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.
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