Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63128
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,356
- 755/sq mi High-density area
- $92,359
- Median income Above-median income area
- $338,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Louis pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 755
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63128 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 63128 (Saint Louis, MO) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.0 in 2023 to 209.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63128 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 29,356 residents across 38.9 square miles, a density of 755 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63128 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,359 (38% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,137. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $338,700 (77% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,193.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, 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 63128 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 63128
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63128.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
189 establishments
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 68
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Retail trade 62
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 58
Other services (except public administration)
58 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 63128, 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
29,356
Population
38.9
Area (sq mi)
755
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63128?
47.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.2%
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?
$92,359
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$56,137
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63128 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Saint Louis, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,359 Top 11% higher than 89% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,641housing units
13,641
Total Housing Units
13,032
Occupied Units
609
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,700
Median Home Value
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$1,193
Median Rent
1976
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63128 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 153 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 166 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 183 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 193 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 209 |
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 751 business establishments in ZIP 63128, employing approximately 13,976 people with a combined annual payroll of $898,542,000.
751
Businesses
13,976
Employees
$898.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 189 | 25.2% |
| Construction | 77 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
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 63128 vs 63126 →
ZIP 63128 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
- 63026
Fenton (63026)
44,124 residents
- 63122
Saint Louis (63122)
38,495 residents
- 63010
Arnold (63010)
35,439 residents
- 63119
Saint Louis (63119)
33,969 residents
- 63125
Saint Louis (63125)
32,201 residents
- 63128
Saint Louis (63128)
29,356 residents
- 63126 15,112
Saint Louis (63126)
15,112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63128 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63128 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63122
Saint Louis (63122)
$136,385 median income
- 63127
Saint Louis (63127)
$122,663 median income
- 63119
Saint Louis (63119)
$106,183 median income
- 63126
Saint Louis (63126)
$98,852 median income
- 63026
Fenton (63026)
$97,553 median income
- 63129
Saint Louis (63129)
$94,888 median income
- 63128
Saint Louis (63128)
$92,359 median income
- 63010
Arnold (63010)
$79,784 median income
- 63123
Saint Louis (63123)
$77,055 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63128 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63126 | Saint Louis, MO | 15,112 | 3.9 mi |
| 63127 | Saint Louis, MO | 4,939 | 3.3 mi |
| 63010 | Arnold, MO | 35,439 | 4.4 mi |
| 63026 | Fenton, MO | 44,124 | 4.3 mi |
| 63129 | Saint Louis, MO | 52,718 | 4.1 mi |
| 63123 | Saint Louis, MO | 49,308 | 4.9 mi |
| 63125 | Saint Louis, MO | 32,201 | 5.1 mi |
| 63122 | Saint Louis, MO | 38,495 | 6.3 mi |
| 63119 | Saint Louis, MO | 33,969 | 6.8 mi |
| 63053 | Kimmswick, MO | 62 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63128, 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 (29,356 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 63128 in?
ZIP code 63128 (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 63128?
ZIP code 63128 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 29,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63128?
The median household income in ZIP 63128 is $92,359, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63128?
The median home value in ZIP 63128 is $338,700, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63128?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63128 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63128?
ZIP code 63128 has 751 business establishments employing approximately 13,976 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63128?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63128 are: Health care and social assistance (189), Construction (77), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63128?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63128 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 63128?
In ZIP code 63128, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 63128?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63128 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 63128?
In ZIP code 63128, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63128?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63128 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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