ZIP Code 63101

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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri

Population
2,620

2,679/sq mi

Median income
$66,678

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$223,200

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
57.8%

Median age 37.1

Land area
1.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 63101 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 2,620. The median household income is $66,678, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $223,200, 20% below the US average. 57.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 2,620 residents, producing a population density of 2,679 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 63101 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63101 sits at $66,678 (0% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $62,676. The poverty rate stands at 30.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $223,200 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,272 per month, and 31.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63101 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 63101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63101.

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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 63101, Saint Louis, 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

2,620

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

2,679

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63101?

37.1

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 41.6%
African American 52.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$66,678

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$62,676

Per Capita Income

30.0%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,705

Total Housing Units

2,130

Occupied Units

575

Vacant Units

1.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.8%
Renter 68.2%

$223,200

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,272

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 504 business establishments in ZIP 63101, employing approximately 15,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,375,424,000.

504

Businesses

15,456

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 177 35.1%
Accommodation and food services 61 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 50 9.9%
Finance and insurance 45 8.9%
Information 37 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 25 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.4%
Retail trade 13 2.6%
Wholesale trade 11 2.2%
Manufacturing 9 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.6%
Construction 5 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.0%
Utilities 4 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
63102 Saint Louis, MO 2,316 0.4 mi
63155 Saint Louis, MO 0 0.7 mi
63103 Saint Louis, MO 6,900 1.3 mi
63106 Saint Louis, MO 11,883 1.2 mi
63104 Saint Louis, MO 18,656 1.8 mi
63107 Saint Louis, MO 11,912 2.5 mi
62059 Lovejoy, IL 746 2.3 mi
62090 Venice, IL 1,189 2.9 mi
62201 East Saint Louis, IL 7,547 3.0 mi
63118 Saint Louis, MO 26,704 3.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63101 in?
ZIP code 63101 (Saint Louis) is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. St. Louis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-louis-mo-29510.
What is the population of ZIP code 63101?
ZIP code 63101 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 2,620 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63101?
The median household income in ZIP 63101 is $66,678, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63101?
The median home value in ZIP 63101 is $223,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63101 is African American at 52.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63101?
ZIP code 63101 has 504 business establishments employing approximately 15,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63101 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (177), Accommodation and food services (61), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63101?
In ZIP code 63101, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63101?
In ZIP code 63101, approximately 31.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63101 is 30.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Saint Louis, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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