ZIP Code 63043
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Maryland Heights · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 22,367
- Median income
- $91,509
- Median home value
- $227,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.5%
- Land area
- 36.7 sq mi
610/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Chicago
ZIP code 63043 in Maryland Heights, Missouri has a population of 22,367. The median household income is $91,509, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $227,600, 18% below the US average. 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63043 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.7 square miles in Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 22,367 residents, producing a population density of 610 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 63043 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63043 sits at $91,509 (37% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $44,325. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $227,600 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,283 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63043 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63043 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 63043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63043.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
137 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 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 63043, Maryland Heights, 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
22,367
Population
36.7
Area (sq mi)
610
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63043?
37.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
19.4%
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?
$91,509
Median Household Income
+37% vs state
$44,325
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 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?
9,643
Total Housing Units
9,402
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,600
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$1,283
Median Rent
1972
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
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63043 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 169 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 195 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 206 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 225 |
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 791 business establishments in ZIP 63043, employing approximately 26,758 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,706,633,000.
791
Businesses
26,758
Employees
$2.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 137 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 69 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 61 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.5% |
| Information | 26 | 3.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 63043 vs 63146 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63146 | Saint Louis, MO | 29,262 | 2.2 mi |
| 63045 | Earth City, MO | 3 | 2.7 mi |
| 63044 | Bridgeton, MO | 10,568 | 3.3 mi |
| 63141 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,593 | 4.9 mi |
| 63074 | Saint Ann, MO | 15,164 | 4.0 mi |
| 63303 | Saint Charles, MO | 45,834 | 4.4 mi |
| 63114 | Saint Louis, MO | 36,201 | 5.7 mi |
| 63131 | Saint Louis, MO | 16,769 | 7.8 mi |
| 63134 | Saint Louis, MO | 13,638 | 6.4 mi |
| 63042 | Hazelwood, MO | 19,602 | 5.7 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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