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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63122

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

38,495
1,052/sq mi
$136,385
Median income
$474,300
Median home value
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Louis pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,052
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63122 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 38,495 residents across 36.6 square miles, a density of 1,052 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63122 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,385 (104% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $71,178. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $474,300 for a typical home value (148% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,385 a month; 81.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 63122 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 63122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

How ZIP 63122 ranks nationally

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

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

$136,385 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 63122 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 63122 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 63122 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 63122 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63021 standard
Ballwin, MO
Pop: 56,261
63129 standard
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
Fenton, MO
Pop: 44,124

Related Areas

St. Louis County Saint Louis, MO Missouri

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.