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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63116

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

43,540
3,054/sq mi
$61,433
Median income
$174,100
Median home value
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Louis pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,054
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 43,540 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 3,054 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63116 reports a modest median household income of $61,433 (8% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $38,675. Poverty here runs at 17.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $174,100 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $934 per month, and 56.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 63116 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 63116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63116.

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 63116, 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

43,540

Population

14.3

Area (sq mi)

3,054

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63116?

36.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 53.7%
African American 27.7%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$61,433

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$38,675

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63116 ranks nationally

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

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

$61,433 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.4%

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

What does housing look like?

22,390

Total Housing Units

19,900

Occupied Units

2,490

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.9%
Renter 43.1%

$174,100

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$934

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63116 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 193
2021 +9.9% 213
2022 +12.1% 238
2023 +5.4% 251
2024 +5.7% 265

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 586 business establishments in ZIP 63116, employing approximately 6,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,415,000.

586

Businesses

6,663

Employees

$334.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 111 18.9%
Retail trade 78 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 74 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 73 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 7.7%
Construction 41 7.0%
Manufacturing 30 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 5.0%
Wholesale trade 19 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.2%
Finance and insurance 17 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.0%
Industries not classified 11 1.9%
Information 9 1.5%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%

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 63116 vs 63109 →

ZIP 63116 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 63116 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 63116 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 63116 ranks #8 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
63109 Saint Louis, MO 26,946 1.7 mi
63111 Saint Louis, MO 20,313 1.7 mi
63110 Saint Louis, MO 17,107 3.1 mi
63118 Saint Louis, MO 26,704 2.3 mi
63139 Saint Louis, MO 22,789 2.5 mi
63108 Saint Louis, MO 21,568 4.5 mi
63104 Saint Louis, MO 18,656 3.5 mi
63143 Saint Louis, MO 9,678 3.7 mi
63125 Saint Louis, MO 32,201 4.5 mi
63123 Saint Louis, MO 49,308 4.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63109 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 26,946
63118 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 26,704
63139 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 22,789
63108 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 21,568
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 63116 in? ▼
ZIP code 63116 (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 63116? ▼
ZIP code 63116 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 43,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63116 is $61,433, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63116 is $174,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63116 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63116? ▼
ZIP code 63116 has 586 business establishments employing approximately 6,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63116? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63116 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Retail trade (78), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63116? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63116 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 63116? ▼
In ZIP code 63116, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 63116? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63116 is 23.2 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 63116? ▼
In ZIP code 63116, approximately 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63116 is 17.4% 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.