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Washington, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63090

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

21,524
102/sq mi
$85,025
Median income
$273,600
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
102
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.6 square miles in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. The area is home to 21,524 residents, producing a population density of 102 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 63090 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63090 sits at $85,025 (27% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $43,589. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $273,600 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $881 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 63090 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 63090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63090.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63090, Washington, 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

21,524

Population

211.6

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63090?

44.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$85,025

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$43,589

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63090 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,025 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,117

Total Housing Units

9,819

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$273,600

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1983

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

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63090 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 146
2021 +9.9% 161
2022 +12.3% 181
2023 +8.1% 195
2024 +12.1% 219

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 864 business establishments in ZIP 63090, employing approximately 13,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $716,902,000.

864

Businesses

13,182

Employees

$716.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 132 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 116 13.4%
Construction 106 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 78 9.0%
Finance and insurance 73 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 71 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 7.6%
Manufacturing 55 6.4%
Wholesale trade 35 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 23 2.7%
Information 17 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.5%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 63090 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 63090 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63090 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 63090 ranks #3 of 4 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
63084 Union, MO 17,414 8.1 mi
63357 Marthasville, MO 5,534 9.2 mi
63013 Beaufort, MO 1,589 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

63084 standard
Union, MO
Pop: 17,414
63069 standard
Pacific, MO
Pop: 15,647
63077 standard
Saint Clair, MO
Pop: 11,798
63089 standard
Villa Ridge, MO
Pop: 5,965
63068 standard
New Haven, MO
Pop: 4,909
63037 standard
Gerald, MO
Pop: 3,241

Related Areas

Franklin County Washington, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63090 in? ▼
ZIP code 63090 (Washington) is located in Franklin County, Missouri. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63090? ▼
ZIP code 63090 in Washington, MO has a population of 21,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63090? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63090 is $85,025, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63090? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63090 is $273,600, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63090? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63090 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63090? ▼
ZIP code 63090 has 864 business establishments employing approximately 13,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63090? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63090 are: Retail trade (132), Health care and social assistance (116), Construction (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63090? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63090 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 63090? ▼
In ZIP code 63090, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 63090? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63090 is 21.8 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 63090? ▼
In ZIP code 63090, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63090? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63090 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Washington, MO

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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