Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63101
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,620
- 2,679/sq mi High-density area
- $66,678
- Median income Near-median income area
- $223,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Louis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,679
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63101 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63101 covers 1.0 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,620 residents on file, a density of 2,679 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63101 reports a modest median household income of $66,678 (0% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,676. The poverty rate is 30.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $223,200 (17% above the average Missouri ZIP), with only 31.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,272.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63101 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 63101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63101.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
177 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 61
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 50
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance 45
Finance and insurance
45 establishments
- Information 37
Information
37 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 63101, Saint Louis, 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
2,620
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
2,679
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63101?
37.1
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
12.6%
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?
$66,678
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$62,676
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63101 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Saint Louis, 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)
$66,678 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
2,705housing units
2,705
Total Housing Units
2,130
Occupied Units
575
Vacant Units
1.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,200
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 63101 vs 63102 →
ZIP 63101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63118
Saint Louis (63118)
26,704 residents
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
18,656 residents
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
11,912 residents
- 63106
Saint Louis (63106)
11,883 residents
- 62201 7,547
East Saint Louis (62201)
7,547 residents
- 63103 6,900
Saint Louis (63103)
6,900 residents
- 63101 2,620
Saint Louis (63101)
2,620 residents
- 63102 2,316
Saint Louis (63102)
2,316 residents
- 62090 1,189
Venice (62090)
1,189 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63101 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
$68,764 median income
- 63101
Saint Louis (63101)
$66,678 median income
- 63102
Saint Louis (63102)
$65,527 median income
- 63118
Saint Louis (63118)
$57,762 median income
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
$43,625 median income
- 63103
Saint Louis (63103)
$40,943 median income
- 62090
Venice (62090)
$36,098 median income
- 62059
Lovejoy (62059)
$30,673 median income
- 62201 $27,437
East Saint Louis (62201)
$27,437 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63101 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63101, 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 (2,620 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 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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