Imperial, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63052
Jefferson County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,431
- 313/sq mi High-density area
- $92,922
- Median income Above-median income area
- $285,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Imperial pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 313
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63052 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63052 (Imperial, MO) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.8 in 2023 to 212.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63052 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Imperial, Jefferson County, Missouri, with 26,431 residents across 84.3 square miles, a density of 313 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63052 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,922 (39% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,778. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $285,400 (49% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $959.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 63052 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 63052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Imperial, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63052.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Retail trade 34
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 22
Real estate and rental and leasing
22 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63052, Imperial, 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
26,431
Population
84.3
Area (sq mi)
313
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63052?
39.4
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
2.3%
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?
$92,922
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$41,778
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63052 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Imperial, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,922 Top 11% higher than 89% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,947housing units
10,947
Total Housing Units
10,659
Occupied Units
288
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,400
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$959
Median Rent
1995
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63052 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 156 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 171 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 188 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 203 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 213 |
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 359 business establishments in ZIP 63052, employing approximately 2,448 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,306,000.
359
Businesses
2,448
Employees
$113.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 89 | 24.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 63052 vs 63012 →
ZIP 63052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63026
Fenton (63026)
44,124 residents
- 63010
Arnold (63010)
35,439 residents
- 63128
Saint Louis (63128)
29,356 residents
- 63052
Imperial (63052)
26,431 residents
- 63051 14,495
House Springs (63051)
14,495 residents
- 63012 9,973
Barnhart (63012)
9,973 residents
- 63070 7,438
Pevely (63070)
7,438 residents
- 63127 4,939
Saint Louis (63127)
4,939 residents
- 63048 3,357
Herculaneum (63048)
3,357 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63052 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63127
Saint Louis (63127)
$122,663 median income
- 63026
Fenton (63026)
$97,553 median income
- 63012
Barnhart (63012)
$96,099 median income
- 63052
Imperial (63052)
$92,922 median income
- 63128
Saint Louis (63128)
$92,359 median income
- 63048
Herculaneum (63048)
$92,109 median income
- 63051
House Springs (63051)
$79,940 median income
- 63010
Arnold (63010)
$79,784 median income
- 63070
Pevely (63070)
$65,211 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63052 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63012 | Barnhart, MO | 9,973 | 4.0 mi |
| 63057 | Liguori, MO | 56 | 3.7 mi |
| 63010 | Arnold, MO | 35,439 | 3.5 mi |
| 63053 | Kimmswick, MO | 62 | 4.2 mi |
| 63070 | Pevely, MO | 7,438 | 7.4 mi |
| 63026 | Fenton, MO | 44,124 | 7.9 mi |
| 63051 | House Springs, MO | 14,495 | 7.8 mi |
| 63128 | Saint Louis, MO | 29,356 | 7.6 mi |
| 63127 | Saint Louis, MO | 4,939 | 9.9 mi |
| 63048 | Herculaneum, MO | 3,357 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63052, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,431 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 63052 in?
ZIP code 63052 (Imperial) 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 63052?
ZIP code 63052 in Imperial, MO has a population of 26,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63052?
The median household income in ZIP 63052 is $92,922, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63052?
The median home value in ZIP 63052 is $285,400, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63052 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63052?
ZIP code 63052 has 359 business establishments employing approximately 2,448 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63052 are: Construction (89), Other services (except public administration) (46), Retail trade (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63052 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 63052?
In ZIP code 63052, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 63052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63052 is 29.6 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 63052?
In ZIP code 63052, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63052 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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