Valley Park, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63088
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,269
- 569/sq mi High-density area
- $65,769
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valley Park pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 569
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63088 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 63088 (Valley Park, MO) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.0 in 2023 to 210.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63088 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valley Park, St. Louis County, Missouri, home to 8,269 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 569 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63088 reports a modest median household income of $65,769 (2% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,544. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,100 (29% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,402; 53.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63088 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 63088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valley Park, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63088.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 63088, Valley Park, 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
8,269
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
569
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63088?
40.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.6%
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?
$65,769
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$45,544
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63088 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Valley Park, 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)
$65,769 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
4,186housing units
4,186
Total Housing Units
4,146
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,100
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,402
Median Rent
1991
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
-1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63088 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 151 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 171 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 186 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 215 |
| 2024 | -1.9% | 211 |
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 231 business establishments in ZIP 63088, employing approximately 2,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $158,497,000.
231
Businesses
2,869
Employees
$158.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 29 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.6% |
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 63088 vs 63021 →
ZIP 63088 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63021
Ballwin (63021)
56,261 residents
- 63026
Fenton (63026)
44,124 residents
- 63017
Chesterfield (63017)
41,470 residents
- 63122
Saint Louis (63122)
38,495 residents
- 63011
Ballwin (63011)
36,347 residents
- 63141 20,593
Saint Louis (63141)
20,593 residents
- 63131 16,769
Saint Louis (63131)
16,769 residents
- 63049 15,896
High Ridge (63049)
15,896 residents
- 63126 15,112
Saint Louis (63126)
15,112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63088 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63088 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63131
Saint Louis (63131)
$225,493 median income
- 63122
Saint Louis (63122)
$136,385 median income
- 63141
Saint Louis (63141)
$133,851 median income
- 63017
Chesterfield (63017)
$127,095 median income
- 63011
Ballwin (63011)
$124,454 median income
- 63127
Saint Louis (63127)
$122,663 median income
- 63021
Ballwin (63021)
$120,177 median income
- 63126
Saint Louis (63126)
$98,852 median income
- 63026
Fenton (63026)
$97,553 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63088 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63021 | Ballwin, MO | 56,261 | 2.8 mi |
| 63026 | Fenton, MO | 44,124 | 3.9 mi |
| 63049 | High Ridge, MO | 15,896 | 5.0 mi |
| 63127 | Saint Louis, MO | 4,939 | 5.0 mi |
| 63011 | Ballwin, MO | 36,347 | 4.9 mi |
| 63122 | Saint Louis, MO | 38,495 | 5.0 mi |
| 63126 | Saint Louis, MO | 15,112 | 6.7 mi |
| 63131 | Saint Louis, MO | 16,769 | 5.8 mi |
| 63017 | Chesterfield, MO | 41,470 | 7.4 mi |
| 63141 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,593 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63088, 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 (8,269 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 63088 in?
ZIP code 63088 (Valley Park) 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 63088?
ZIP code 63088 in Valley Park, MO has a population of 8,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63088?
The median household income in ZIP 63088 is $65,769, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63088?
The median home value in ZIP 63088 is $247,100, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63088 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63088?
ZIP code 63088 has 231 business establishments employing approximately 2,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63088 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (32), Construction (29), Retail trade (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63088?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63088 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 63088?
In ZIP code 63088, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 63088?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63088 is 22.3 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 63088?
In ZIP code 63088, approximately 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63088 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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