Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63106
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,883
- 2,034/sq mi High-density area
- $20,679
- Median income Below-median income area
- $214,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Louis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,034
- people per sq mi
- 12%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63106 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, home to 11,883 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 2,034 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63106 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $20,679 (69% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,432. The poverty rate is 47.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $214,400 (12% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $773; 11.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63106 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 63106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63106.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance 12
Finance and insurance
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 63106, 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
11,883
Population
5.8
Area (sq mi)
2,034
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63106?
32.6
Median Age
37.5%
Male
62.5%
Female
3.2%
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?
$20,679
Median Household Income
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$18,432
Per Capita Income
47.2%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63106 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)
$20,679 0th percentile higher than 0% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,347housing units
4,347
Total Housing Units
3,342
Occupied Units
1,005
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,400
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$773
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 189 business establishments in ZIP 63106, employing approximately 2,817 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,789,000.
189
Businesses
2,817
Employees
$170.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 34.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.6% |
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 63106 vs 63155 →
ZIP 63106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63108
Saint Louis (63108)
21,568 residents
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
18,656 residents
- 63113
Saint Louis (63113)
13,167 residents
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
11,912 residents
- 63106
Saint Louis (63106)
11,883 residents
- 63147
Saint Louis (63147)
11,373 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63106 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63106 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
- 63108
Saint Louis (63108)
$55,147 median income
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
$43,625 median income
- 63147
Saint Louis (63147)
$41,182 median income
- 63103
Saint Louis (63103)
$40,943 median income
- 63113
Saint Louis (63113)
$39,913 median income
- 62059
Lovejoy (62059)
$30,673 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63106 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63155 | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| 63103 | Saint Louis, MO | 6,900 | 1.1 mi |
| 63107 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,912 | 1.4 mi |
| 63101 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,620 | 1.2 mi |
| 63102 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,316 | 1.3 mi |
| 63104 | Saint Louis, MO | 18,656 | 2.3 mi |
| 63108 | Saint Louis, MO | 21,568 | 2.4 mi |
| 63113 | Saint Louis, MO | 13,167 | 2.3 mi |
| 62059 | Lovejoy, IL | 746 | 2.5 mi |
| 63147 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,373 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63106, 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 (11,883 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 63106 in?
ZIP code 63106 (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 63106?
ZIP code 63106 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 11,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63106?
The median household income in ZIP 63106 is $20,679, which is 73% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63106?
The median home value in ZIP 63106 is $214,400, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63106 is African American at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63106?
ZIP code 63106 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 2,817 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63106 are: Health care and social assistance (65), Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63106?
In ZIP code 63106, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 63106?
In ZIP code 63106, approximately 11.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 88.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63106 is 47.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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