PlainZIP

Maryland Heights, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63043

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

22,367
610/sq mi
$91,509
Median income
$227,600
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Maryland Heights pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
610
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63043 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maryland Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 22,367 residents across 36.7 square miles, a density of 610 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,509 (37% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $44,325. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $227,600 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,283 a month; 69.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63043, plus 6 more within St. Louis County, give a clearer read than the 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 63043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maryland Heights, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63043.

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 63043, Maryland Heights, 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

22,367

Population

36.7

Area (sq mi)

610

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63043?

37.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

19.4%

Foreign-Born

White 61.5%
African American 13.3%
Asian 14.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

How ZIP 63043 ranks nationally

Maryland Heights, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,509 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$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 63043 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 63043 ranks #4 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 63043 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 63043 ranks #4 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
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

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 Maryland Heights, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63043 in? ▼
ZIP code 63043 (Maryland Heights) 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 63043? ▼
ZIP code 63043 in Maryland Heights, MO has a population of 22,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63043 is $91,509, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63043 is $227,600, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63043 is White at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63043? ▼
ZIP code 63043 has 791 business establishments employing approximately 26,758 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63043 are: Wholesale trade (137), Construction (69), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (63). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63043 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 63043? ▼
In ZIP code 63043, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 63043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63043 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63043? ▼
In ZIP code 63043, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63043 is 3.8% 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.