Bridgeton, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63044
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,568
- 272/sq mi High-density area
- $77,819
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgeton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 272
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63044 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 63044 (Bridgeton, MO) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.3 in 2023 to 206.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeton, St. Louis County, Missouri, home to 10,568 residents across 38.8 square miles, a density of 272 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,819 (16% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,731. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $238,100 (25% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 68.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,145.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63044 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 63044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeton, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63044.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 57
Accommodation and food services
57 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 63044, Bridgeton, 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
10,568
Population
38.8
Area (sq mi)
272
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63044?
43.3
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
14.6%
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?
$77,819
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$41,731
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63044 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Bridgeton, 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)
$77,819 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
4,623housing units
4,623
Total Housing Units
4,328
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,100
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,145
Median Rent
1977
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63044 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 134 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 153 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 175 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 191 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 206 |
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 725 business establishments in ZIP 63044, employing approximately 19,240 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,260,260,000.
725
Businesses
19,240
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 80 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 75 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 48 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 2.5% |
| Information | 17 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 63044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63301
Saint Charles (63301)
48,514 residents
- 63031
Florissant (63031)
48,212 residents
- 63114
Saint Louis (63114)
36,201 residents
- 63146
Saint Louis (63146)
29,262 residents
- 63043
Maryland Heights (63043)
22,367 residents
- 63042
Hazelwood (63042)
19,602 residents
- 63074 15,164
Saint Ann (63074)
15,164 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 63044 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63043
Maryland Heights (63043)
$91,509 median income
- 63301
Saint Charles (63301)
$85,308 median income
- 63146
Saint Louis (63146)
$84,756 median income
- 63044
Bridgeton (63044)
$77,819 median income
- 63031
Florissant (63031)
$70,811 median income
- 63114
Saint Louis (63114)
$55,870 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 63044 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63045 | Earth City, MO | 3 | 2.0 mi |
| 63042 | Hazelwood, MO | 19,602 | 2.6 mi |
| 63043 | Maryland Heights, MO | 22,367 | 3.3 mi |
| 63074 | Saint Ann, MO | 15,164 | 3.7 mi |
| 63134 | Saint Louis, MO | 13,638 | 4.8 mi |
| 63146 | Saint Louis, MO | 29,262 | 5.5 mi |
| 63031 | Florissant, MO | 48,212 | 5.0 mi |
| 63301 | Saint Charles, MO | 48,514 | 6.8 mi |
| 63114 | Saint Louis, MO | 36,201 | 5.9 mi |
| 63140 | Saint Louis, MO | 294 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63044, 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 (10,568 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 63044 in?
ZIP code 63044 (Bridgeton) 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 63044?
ZIP code 63044 in Bridgeton, MO has a population of 10,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63044?
The median household income in ZIP 63044 is $77,819, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63044?
The median home value in ZIP 63044 is $238,100, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63044 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63044?
ZIP code 63044 has 725 business establishments employing approximately 19,240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63044 are: Health care and social assistance (157), Retail trade (80), Other services (except public administration) (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63044 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 63044?
In ZIP code 63044, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 63044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63044 is 20.2 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 63044?
In ZIP code 63044, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63044 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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