ZIP Code 63042
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Hazelwood · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 19,602
- Median income
- $49,453
- Median home value
- $149,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.8%
- Land area
- 31.6 sq mi
621/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.6
Chicago
ZIP code 63042 in Hazelwood, Missouri has a population of 19,602. The median household income is $49,453, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $149,400, 46% below the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.6 square miles in Hazelwood, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 19,602 residents, producing a population density of 621 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 63042 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63042 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $149,400 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $976 per month, and 52.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 63042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$30,101
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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