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Herculaneum, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63048

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

3,357
380/sq mi
$92,109
Median income
$231,600
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Herculaneum 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 47%
home value, US ZIPs
380
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63048 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63048 covers 8.8 square miles in Herculaneum, Jefferson County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,357 residents on file, a density of 380 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63048 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,109 (38% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $37,626. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $231,600 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,774 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 63048 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 63048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Herculaneum, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63048.

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 63048, Herculaneum, 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

3,357

Population

8.8

Area (sq mi)

380

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63048?

42.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$92,109

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$37,626

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63048 ranks nationally

Herculaneum, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,109 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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,783

Total Housing Units

1,611

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$231,600

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,774

Median Rent

2000

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63048 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 147
2021 +10.6% 163
2022 +13.6% 185
2023 +13.2% 209
2024 +2.4% 214

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 63048, employing approximately 1,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,706,000.

60

Businesses

1,056

Employees

$56.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 18.3%
Health care and social assistance 10 16.7%
Construction 8 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.7%
Wholesale trade 5 8.3%
Finance and insurance 5 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.0%

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 63048 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 63048 ranks #6 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 63048 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 63048 ranks #3 of 8 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
63019 Crystal City, MO 4,449 2.3 mi
63070 Pevely, MO 7,438 2.3 mi
63057 Liguori, MO 56 5.9 mi
62295 Valmeyer, IL 1,599 4.6 mi
63028 Festus, MO 26,413 7.8 mi
63012 Barnhart, MO 9,973 5.9 mi
63053 Kimmswick, MO 62 7.6 mi
63047 Hematite, MO 31 6.7 mi
63052 Imperial, MO 26,431 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

63010 standard
Arnold, MO
Pop: 35,439
63052 standard
Imperial, MO
Pop: 26,431
63028 standard
Festus, MO
Pop: 26,413
63020 standard
De Soto, MO
Pop: 20,714
63049 standard
High Ridge, MO
Pop: 15,896
63050 standard
Hillsboro, MO
Pop: 15,716

Related Areas

Jefferson County Herculaneum, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63048 in? ▼
ZIP code 63048 (Herculaneum) is located in Jefferson County, Missouri. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63048? ▼
ZIP code 63048 in Herculaneum, MO has a population of 3,357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63048? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63048 is $92,109, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63048? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63048 is $231,600, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63048? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63048 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63048? ▼
ZIP code 63048 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 1,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63048? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63048 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (10), Construction (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63048? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63048 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 63048? ▼
In ZIP code 63048, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 63048? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63048 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63048? ▼
In ZIP code 63048, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63048? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63048 is 6.8% 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.