ZIP Code 63116
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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 43,540
- Median income
- $61,433
- Median home value
- $174,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.4%
- Land area
- 14.3 sq mi
3,054/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
Chicago
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63116?
36.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
12.3%
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?
$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?
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
$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 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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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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