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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63108

St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,568
3,717/sq mi
$55,147
Median income
$372,200
Median home value
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Louis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
3,717
people per sq mi
27%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63108 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 21,568 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 3,717 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63108 reports a modest median household income of $55,147 (18% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $56,924. The poverty rate stands at 24.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $372,200 (95% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,165 monthly, and 26.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 63108 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 63108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63108.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63108, 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

21,568

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

3,717

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63108?

33.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 26.1%
Asian 13.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$55,147

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$56,924

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63108 ranks nationally

Saint Louis, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,147 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,523

Total Housing Units

11,414

Occupied Units

2,109

Vacant Units

1.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.7%
Renter 73.3%

$372,200

Median Home Value

+95% vs state

$1,165

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63108 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 175
2021 +6.1% 186
2022 +10.1% 205
2023 +0.0% 205
2024 +7.1% 220

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 743 business establishments in ZIP 63108, employing approximately 10,388 people with a combined annual payroll of $522,544,000.

743

Businesses

10,388

Employees

$522.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 205 27.6%
Accommodation and food services 102 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 95 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 12.1%
Retail trade 56 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 6.6%
Educational services 30 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 3.1%
Finance and insurance 22 3.0%
Information 19 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 2.4%
Manufacturing 10 1.4%
Construction 6 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.8%
Wholesale trade 5 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%

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 63108 vs 63113 →

ZIP 63108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63108 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 63108 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63113 Saint Louis, MO 13,167 1.0 mi
63110 Saint Louis, MO 17,107 1.5 mi
63112 Saint Louis, MO 20,368 1.9 mi
63106 Saint Louis, MO 11,883 2.4 mi
63115 Saint Louis, MO 20,775 2.7 mi
63103 Saint Louis, MO 6,900 2.2 mi
63120 Saint Louis, MO 10,296 3.2 mi
63107 Saint Louis, MO 11,912 2.6 mi
63155 Saint Louis, MO 0 2.8 mi
63139 Saint Louis, MO 22,789 3.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63116 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 43,540
63109 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 26,946
63118 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 26,704
63139 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 22,789
63115 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 20,775
63112 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 20,368

Related Areas

St. Louis County Saint Louis, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63108 in? ▼
ZIP code 63108 (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 63108? ▼
ZIP code 63108 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 21,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63108? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63108 is $55,147, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63108? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63108 is $372,200, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63108? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63108 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63108? ▼
ZIP code 63108 has 743 business establishments employing approximately 10,388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63108? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63108 are: Health care and social assistance (205), Accommodation and food services (102), Other services (except public administration) (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63108? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63108 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63108? ▼
In ZIP code 63108, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 63108? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63108 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63108? ▼
In ZIP code 63108, approximately 26.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63108? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63108 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.