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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63127

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

4,939
304/sq mi
$122,663
Median income
$583,400
Median home value
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
304
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63127 covers 16.2 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,939 residents on file, a density of 304 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63127 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,663 (83% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $73,983. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. Median home value sits at $583,400 (205% above the state average), median rent at $1,771 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.8%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Louis County, letting you compare 63127 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 63127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63127.

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 63127, 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

4,939

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

304

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63127?

54.5

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$122,663

Median Household Income

+83% vs state

$73,983

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63127 ranks nationally

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

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

$122,663 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,228

Total Housing Units

2,149

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$583,400

Median Home Value

+205% vs state

$1,771

Median Rent

1982

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63127 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 176
2021 +6.4% 187
2022 +11.0% 208
2023 +8.1% 224
2024 +8.0% 242

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 591 business establishments in ZIP 63127, employing approximately 9,987 people with a combined annual payroll of $657,039,000.

591

Businesses

9,987

Employees

$657.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 98 16.6%
Finance and insurance 97 16.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 73 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 11.7%
Construction 34 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 34 5.8%
Retail trade 33 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.1%
Other services (except public administration) 26 4.4%
Wholesale trade 23 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.0%
Manufacturing 12 2.0%
Information 12 2.0%
Educational services 9 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 63127 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 63127 ranks #0 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 63127 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 63127 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
63126 Saint Louis, MO 15,112 2.2 mi
63122 Saint Louis, MO 38,495 3.2 mi
63128 Saint Louis, MO 29,356 3.3 mi
63026 Fenton, MO 44,124 3.3 mi
63123 Saint Louis, MO 49,308 4.8 mi
63088 Valley Park, MO 8,269 5.0 mi
63131 Saint Louis, MO 16,769 6.0 mi
63119 Saint Louis, MO 33,969 5.1 mi
63010 Arnold, MO 35,439 7.3 mi
63125 Saint Louis, MO 32,201 6.6 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 63127 in? ▼
ZIP code 63127 (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 63127? ▼
ZIP code 63127 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 4,939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63127 is $122,663, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63127 is $583,400, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63127 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63127? ▼
ZIP code 63127 has 591 business establishments employing approximately 9,987 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63127 are: Health care and social assistance (98), Finance and insurance (97), Management of companies and enterprises (73). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63127 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 63127? ▼
In ZIP code 63127, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.4% 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 63127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63127 is 21.1 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 63127? ▼
In ZIP code 63127, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63127 is 5.6% 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.