ZIP Code 63122

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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri

Population
38,495

1,052/sq mi

Median income
$136,385

▲ 79% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$474,300

▲ 71% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
71.9%

Median age 42.3

Land area
36.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 63122 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 38,495. The median household income is $136,385, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $474,300, 71% above the US average. 71.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.6 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 38,495 residents, producing a population density of 1,052 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 63122 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63122 sits at $136,385 (104% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $71,178. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $474,300 (148% above the state average) with median rent at $1,385 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63122 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 63122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63122.

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 63122, 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

38,495

Population

36.6

Area (sq mi)

1,052

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63122?

42.3

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$136,385

Median Household Income

+104% vs state

$71,178

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 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 80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,827

Total Housing Units

16,686

Occupied Units

1,141

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$474,300

Median Home Value

+148% vs state

$1,385

Median Rent

1960

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63122 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 181
2021 +8.0% 195
2022 +13.3% 221
2023 +5.8% 234
2024 +5.5% 247

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 1,278 business establishments in ZIP 63122, employing approximately 16,646 people with a combined annual payroll of $877,921,000.

1,278

Businesses

16,646

Employees

$877.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 204 16.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 190 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 122 9.6%
Retail trade 119 9.3%
Finance and insurance 109 8.5%
Construction 100 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 98 7.7%
Wholesale trade 64 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 4.7%
Manufacturing 46 3.6%
Educational services 29 2.3%
Information 27 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 63122 vs 63127 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63127 Saint Louis, MO 4,939 3.2 mi
63131 Saint Louis, MO 16,769 2.9 mi
63126 Saint Louis, MO 15,112 3.0 mi
63119 Saint Louis, MO 33,969 3.8 mi
63124 Saint Louis, MO 10,417 4.6 mi
63144 Saint Louis, MO 8,825 4.8 mi
63088 Valley Park, MO 8,269 5.0 mi
63026 Fenton, MO 44,124 5.7 mi
63141 Saint Louis, MO 20,593 5.8 mi
63123 Saint Louis, MO 49,308 5.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63122 in?
ZIP code 63122 (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 63122?
ZIP code 63122 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 38,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63122?
The median household income in ZIP 63122 is $136,385, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63122?
The median home value in ZIP 63122 is $474,300, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63122 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63122?
ZIP code 63122 has 1,278 business establishments employing approximately 16,646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63122 are: Health care and social assistance (204), Professional, scientific, and technical services (190), Other services (except public administration) (122). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63122?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63122 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 63122?
In ZIP code 63122, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% 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 63122?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63122 is 20.0 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 63122?
In ZIP code 63122, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63122 is 4.4% 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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