ZIP Code 63126
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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 15,112
- Median income
- $98,852
- Median home value
- $306,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.4%
- Land area
- 12.0 sq mi
1,258/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
Chicago
ZIP code 63126 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 15,112. The median household income is $98,852, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $306,300, 10% above the US average. 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.0 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 15,112 residents, producing a population density of 1,258 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 63126 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63126 sits at $98,852 (48% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $48,833. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $306,300 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,121 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63126 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 63126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63126.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63126, 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
15,112
Population
12.0
Area (sq mi)
1,258
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63126?
41.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
3.0%
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?
$98,852
Median Household Income
+48% vs state
$48,833
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,462
Total Housing Units
6,208
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,300
Median Home Value
+60% vs state
$1,121
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63126 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 161 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 174 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 194 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 210 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 224 |
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 454 business establishments in ZIP 63126, employing approximately 5,629 people with a combined annual payroll of $261,940,000.
454
Businesses
5,629
Employees
$261.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 14.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 33 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.0% |
| Information | 7 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.1% |
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 63126 vs 63127 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63127 | Saint Louis, MO | 4,939 | 2.2 mi |
| 63123 | Saint Louis, MO | 49,308 | 2.8 mi |
| 63128 | Saint Louis, MO | 29,356 | 3.9 mi |
| 63119 | Saint Louis, MO | 33,969 | 3.1 mi |
| 63122 | Saint Louis, MO | 38,495 | 3.0 mi |
| 63124 | Saint Louis, MO | 10,417 | 6.1 mi |
| 63144 | Saint Louis, MO | 8,825 | 5.1 mi |
| 63125 | Saint Louis, MO | 32,201 | 5.1 mi |
| 63109 | Saint Louis, MO | 26,946 | 5.1 mi |
| 63143 | Saint Louis, MO | 9,678 | 5.3 mi |
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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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