ZIP Code 63049
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High Ridge · Jefferson County · Missouri
- Population
- 15,896
- Median income
- $92,333
- Median home value
- $224,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.9%
- Land area
- 65.4 sq mi
243/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
Chicago
ZIP code 63049 in High Ridge, Missouri has a population of 15,896. The median household income is $92,333, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $224,700, 19% below the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.4 square miles in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri. The area is home to 15,896 residents, producing a population density of 243 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 63049 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63049 sits at $92,333 (38% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $45,558. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $224,700 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $975 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 63049 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 63049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63049.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 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 63049, High Ridge, 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
15,896
Population
65.4
Area (sq mi)
243
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63049?
43.2
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
4.0%
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?
$92,333
Median Household Income
+38% vs state
$45,558
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 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?
6,735
Total Housing Units
6,458
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,700
Median Home Value
+18% vs state
$975
Median Rent
1985
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63049 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 147 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 169 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 188 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 203 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 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 340 business establishments in ZIP 63049, employing approximately 3,572 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,203,000.
340
Businesses
3,572
Employees
$173.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 46 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
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 63049 vs 63026 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63026 | Fenton, MO | 44,124 | 4.2 mi |
| 63088 | Valley Park, MO | 8,269 | 5.0 mi |
| 63025 | Eureka, MO | 13,854 | 4.8 mi |
| 63021 | Ballwin, MO | 56,261 | 6.2 mi |
| 63051 | House Springs, MO | 14,495 | 6.1 mi |
| 63011 | Ballwin, MO | 36,347 | 8.7 mi |
| 63128 | Saint Louis, MO | 29,356 | 8.1 mi |
| 63127 | Saint Louis, MO | 4,939 | 7.4 mi |
| 63052 | Imperial, MO | 26,431 | 8.0 mi |
| 63010 | Arnold, MO | 35,439 | 8.2 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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