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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63117

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

9,163
1,507/sq mi
$90,921
Median income
$348,700
Median home value
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Louis pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
1,507
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, home to 9,163 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 1,507 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63117 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,921 (36% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $69,166. Local economic indicators show a 5.3% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $348,700 (82% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,339 monthly, and 54.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Louis County, letting you compare 63117 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 63117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63117.

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 63117, 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

9,163

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

1,507

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63117?

36.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 5.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$90,921

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$69,166

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63117 ranks nationally

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

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

$90,921 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 84.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,804

Total Housing Units

4,440

Occupied Units

364

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.2%
Renter 45.8%

$348,700

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$1,339

Median Rent

1945

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63117 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 179
2021 +8.5% 194
2022 +10.4% 214
2023 +7.0% 229
2024 +3.8% 238

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 642 business establishments in ZIP 63117, employing approximately 9,423 people with a combined annual payroll of $597,185,000.

642

Businesses

9,423

Employees

$597.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 141 22.0%
Health care and social assistance 139 21.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 67 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 40 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.8%
Finance and insurance 32 5.0%
Construction 20 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 2.5%
Wholesale trade 13 2.0%
Information 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.6%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Manufacturing 3 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.5%

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 63117 vs 63105 →

ZIP 63117 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 63117 ranks #9 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 63117 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 63117 ranks #5 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
63105 Saint Louis, MO 17,667 0.9 mi
63144 Saint Louis, MO 8,825 1.2 mi
63143 Saint Louis, MO 9,678 1.5 mi
63130 Saint Louis, MO 30,084 2.4 mi
63124 Saint Louis, MO 10,417 2.7 mi
63139 Saint Louis, MO 22,789 2.5 mi
63119 Saint Louis, MO 33,969 3.1 mi
63110 Saint Louis, MO 17,107 3.5 mi
63133 Saint Louis, MO 8,161 3.7 mi
63112 Saint Louis, MO 20,368 3.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

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Pop: 56,261
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Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 52,718
63123 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 49,308
63136 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 48,560
63031 standard
Florissant, MO
Pop: 48,212
63026 standard
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Pop: 44,124

Related Areas

St. Louis County Saint Louis, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63117 in? ▼
ZIP code 63117 (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-29189.
What is the population of ZIP code 63117? ▼
ZIP code 63117 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 9,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63117 is $90,921, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63117 is $348,700, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63117 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63117? ▼
ZIP code 63117 has 642 business establishments employing approximately 9,423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63117 are: Retail trade (141), Health care and social assistance (139), Professional, scientific, and technical services (103). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63117 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 63117? ▼
In ZIP code 63117, 84.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.9% 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 63117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63117 is 17.2 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 63117? ▼
In ZIP code 63117, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63117 is 5.3% 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.