PlainZIP

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
$65,769
Median income
$247,100
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $45,544. Poverty here runs at 9.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $247,100 (29% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,402 monthly, and 53.0% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63088, plus 6 more within St. Louis County, give a clearer read than the 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 63088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valley Park, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63088.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 63088?

40.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

$45,544

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63088 ranks nationally

Valley Park, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,769 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,186

Total Housing Units

4,146

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.0%
Renter 47.0%

$247,100

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63088 ranks #0 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 63088 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 63088 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63021 standard
Ballwin, MO
Pop: 56,261
63129 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 52,718
63123 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 49,308
63136 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 48,560
63031 standard
Florissant, MO
Pop: 48,212
63026 standard
Fenton, MO
Pop: 44,124

Related Areas

St. Louis County Valley Park, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.