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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63118

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

26,704
3,074/sq mi
$57,762
Median income
$221,200
Median home value
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
3,074
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63118 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 26,704 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 3,074 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63118 reports a modest median household income of $57,762 (14% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,860. Local economic indicators show a 23.0% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $221,200 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $972 per month, and 43.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63118, plus 6 more within St. Louis County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 63118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63118.

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 63118, 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

26,704

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

3,074

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63118?

34.9

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 46.2%
African American 39.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$57,762

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$35,860

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63118 ranks nationally

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

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

$57,762 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

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

What does housing look like?

14,615

Total Housing Units

12,138

Occupied Units

2,477

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.9%
Renter 56.1%

$221,200

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$972

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63118 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 218
2021 +7.1% 233
2022 +13.4% 265
2023 +5.4% 279
2024 +6.0% 296

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 602 business establishments in ZIP 63118, employing approximately 10,241 people with a combined annual payroll of $921,319,000.

602

Businesses

10,241

Employees

$921.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 105 17.4%
Accommodation and food services 92 15.3%
Retail trade 79 13.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 53 8.8%
Construction 31 5.2%
Manufacturing 30 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.3%
Finance and insurance 20 3.3%
Wholesale trade 17 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.8%
Information 10 1.7%
Educational services 10 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%

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 63118 vs 63104 →

ZIP 63118 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 63118 ranks #3 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 63118 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 63118 ranks #6 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
63104 Saint Louis, MO 18,656 1.5 mi
63103 Saint Louis, MO 6,900 2.6 mi
63116 Saint Louis, MO 43,540 2.3 mi
63155 Saint Louis, MO 0 2.7 mi
63111 Saint Louis, MO 20,313 2.7 mi
63106 Saint Louis, MO 11,883 3.7 mi
63101 Saint Louis, MO 2,620 3.2 mi
63110 Saint Louis, MO 17,107 3.2 mi
63109 Saint Louis, MO 26,946 3.8 mi
63108 Saint Louis, MO 21,568 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63116 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 43,540
63109 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 26,946
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 63118 in? ▼
ZIP code 63118 (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 63118? ▼
ZIP code 63118 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 26,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63118? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63118 is $57,762, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63118? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63118 is $221,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63118? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63118 is White at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63118? ▼
ZIP code 63118 has 602 business establishments employing approximately 10,241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63118? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63118 are: Health care and social assistance (105), Accommodation and food services (92), Retail trade (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63118? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63118 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 63118? ▼
In ZIP code 63118, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 63118? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63118 is 22.7 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 63118? ▼
In ZIP code 63118, approximately 43.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63118? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63118 is 23.0% 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.