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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
$77,819
Median income
$238,100
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $41,731. Poverty here runs at 10.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $238,100 (25% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,145 monthly, and 68.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 63044 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 63044?

43.3

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 63.5%
African American 19.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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

How ZIP 63044 ranks nationally

Bridgeton, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,819 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63044 ranks #9 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 63044 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 63044 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
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

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 Bridgeton, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.