ZIP Code 63044
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Bridgeton · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 10,568
- Median income
- $77,819
- Median home value
- $238,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.2%
- Land area
- 38.8 sq mi
272/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
Chicago
ZIP code 63044 in Bridgeton, Missouri has a population of 10,568. The median household income is $77,819, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $238,100, 14% below the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.8 square miles in Bridgeton, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 10,568 residents, producing a population density of 272 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 63044 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63044 sits at $77,819 (16% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $41,731. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $238,100 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,145 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63044 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 63044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$41,731
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 63044 vs 63045 →
| 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 |
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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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