ZIP Code 63116

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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri

Population
43,540

3,054/sq mi

Median income
$61,433

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,100

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.4%

Median age 36.3

Land area
14.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 63116 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 43,540. The median household income is $61,433, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $174,100, 37% below the US average. 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63116 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.3 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 43,540 residents, producing a population density of 3,054 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 63116 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63116 sits at $61,433 (8% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $38,675. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 63116 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63116 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 63116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43,540

Population

14.3

Area (sq mi)

3,054

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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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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