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High Ridge, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63049

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

15,896
243/sq mi
$92,333
Median income
$224,700
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

High Ridge 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 49%
home value, US ZIPs
243
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63049 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63049 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri, home to 15,896 residents across 65.4 square miles, a density of 243 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63049 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,333 (38% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $45,558. Poverty here runs at 10.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $224,700 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of $975 monthly, and 88.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 63049

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in High Ridge, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63049.

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 63049, High Ridge, 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

15,896

Population

65.4

Area (sq mi)

243

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63049?

43.2

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

How ZIP 63049 ranks nationally

High Ridge, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,333 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$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 63049 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 63049 ranks #7 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 63049 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 63049 ranks #8 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
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

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
63050 standard
Hillsboro, MO
Pop: 15,716
63051 standard
House Springs, MO
Pop: 14,495

Related Areas

Jefferson County High Ridge, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63049 in? ▼
ZIP code 63049 (High Ridge) 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 63049? ▼
ZIP code 63049 in High Ridge, MO has a population of 15,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63049? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63049 is $92,333, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63049? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63049 is $224,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63049? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63049 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63049? ▼
ZIP code 63049 has 340 business establishments employing approximately 3,572 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63049? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63049 are: Other services (except public administration) (47), Construction (46), Retail trade (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63049? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63049 increased by 5.3% 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 63049? ▼
In ZIP code 63049, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 63049? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63049 is 26.7 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 63049? ▼
In ZIP code 63049, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63049? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63049 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.