Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63125
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,201
- 1,253/sq mi High-density area
- $61,624
- Median income Below-median income area
- $178,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Louis pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,253
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63125 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63125 (Saint Louis, MO) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.6 in 2023 to 207.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63125 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 32,201 residents across 25.7 square miles, a density of 1,253 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63125 reports a modest median household income of $61,624 (8% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,197. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $178,600 (7% below the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $957; 72.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63125 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 63125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63125.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63125, 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
32,201
Population
25.7
Area (sq mi)
1,253
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63125?
38.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
14.9%
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?
$61,624
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,197
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63125 ranks nationally
Saint Louis, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,624 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,949housing units
14,949
Total Housing Units
13,820
Occupied Units
1,129
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,600
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$957
Median Rent
1961
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63125 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 151 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 166 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 183 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 202 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 207 |
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 660 business establishments in ZIP 63125, employing approximately 11,096 people with a combined annual payroll of $822,639,000.
660
Businesses
11,096
Employees
$822.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 109 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 81 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
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 63125 vs 63123 →
ZIP 63125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63129
Saint Louis (63129)
52,718 residents
- 63123
Saint Louis (63123)
49,308 residents
- 63116
Saint Louis (63116)
43,540 residents
- 63125
Saint Louis (63125)
32,201 residents
- 63128
Saint Louis (63128)
29,356 residents
- 63109
Saint Louis (63109)
26,946 residents
- 63139
Saint Louis (63139)
22,789 residents
- 63111 20,313
Saint Louis (63111)
20,313 residents
- 63126 15,112
Saint Louis (63126)
15,112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63125 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63125 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63126
Saint Louis (63126)
$98,852 median income
- 62240
East Carondelet (62240)
$96,063 median income
- 63129
Saint Louis (63129)
$94,888 median income
- 63128
Saint Louis (63128)
$92,359 median income
- 63123
Saint Louis (63123)
$77,055 median income
- 63139
Saint Louis (63139)
$75,757 median income
- 63109
Saint Louis (63109)
$69,938 median income
- 63125
Saint Louis (63125)
$61,624 median income
- 63116
Saint Louis (63116)
$61,433 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63125 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63123 | Saint Louis, MO | 49,308 | 2.8 mi |
| 63109 | Saint Louis, MO | 26,946 | 4.6 mi |
| 63111 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,313 | 3.6 mi |
| 62240 | East Carondelet, IL | 1,966 | 4.6 mi |
| 63116 | Saint Louis, MO | 43,540 | 4.5 mi |
| 63129 | Saint Louis, MO | 52,718 | 4.6 mi |
| 63139 | Saint Louis, MO | 22,789 | 6.4 mi |
| 62239 | Dupo, IL | 4,954 | 5.7 mi |
| 63128 | Saint Louis, MO | 29,356 | 5.1 mi |
| 63126 | Saint Louis, MO | 15,112 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63125, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (32,201 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 63125 in?
ZIP code 63125 (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 63125?
ZIP code 63125 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 32,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63125?
The median household income in ZIP 63125 is $61,624, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63125?
The median home value in ZIP 63125 is $178,600, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63125 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63125?
ZIP code 63125 has 660 business establishments employing approximately 11,096 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63125?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63125 are: Retail trade (109), Health care and social assistance (92), Construction (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63125?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63125 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 63125?
In ZIP code 63125, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 63125?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63125 is 23.9 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 63125?
In ZIP code 63125, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63125 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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