ZIP Code 63104
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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 18,656
- Median income
- $68,764
- Median home value
- $268,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.0%
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi
2,085/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
Chicago
ZIP code 63104 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 18,656. The median household income is $68,764, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $268,900, 3% below the US average. 52.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63104 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.9 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 18,656 residents, producing a population density of 2,085 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 63104 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63104 sits at $68,764 (3% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $60,298. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $268,900 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,096 per month, and 44.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63104 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63104 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 63104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63104.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63104, 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
18,656
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
2,085
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63104?
37.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.6%
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?
$68,764
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$60,298
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,176
Total Housing Units
9,888
Occupied Units
1,288
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,900
Median Home Value
+41% vs state
$1,096
Median Rent
1938
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63104 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 196 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 211 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 234 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 242 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 252 |
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 533 business establishments in ZIP 63104, employing approximately 14,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,102,707,000.
533
Businesses
14,917
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 18.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 24 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
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 63104 vs 63103 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63103 | Saint Louis, MO | 6,900 | 1.3 mi |
| 63155 | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| 63118 | Saint Louis, MO | 26,704 | 1.5 mi |
| 63106 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,883 | 2.3 mi |
| 63101 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,620 | 1.8 mi |
| 63102 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,316 | 2.2 mi |
| 63107 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,912 | 3.7 mi |
| 63110 | Saint Louis, MO | 17,107 | 3.1 mi |
| 63108 | Saint Louis, MO | 21,568 | 3.2 mi |
| 63139 | Saint Louis, MO | 22,789 | 4.3 mi |
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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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