ZIP Code 63106

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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri

Population
11,883

2,034/sq mi

Median income
$20,679

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$214,400

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.3%

Median age 32.6

Land area
5.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 63106 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 11,883. The median household income is $20,679, which is 73% below the national average. Median home value is $214,400, 23% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.8 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 11,883 residents, producing a population density of 2,034 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 63106 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63106 sits at $20,679 (69% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $18,432. The poverty rate stands at 47.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $214,400 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 11.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, 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 63106 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 63106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63106.

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 63106, 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

11,883

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

2,034

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63106?

32.6

Median Age

37.5%

Male

62.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 8.3%
African American 87.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$20,679

Median Household Income

-69% vs state

$18,432

Per Capita Income

47.2%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,347

Total Housing Units

3,342

Occupied Units

1,005

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 11.7%
Renter 88.3%

$214,400

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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

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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

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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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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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