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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
$92,359
Median income
$338,700
Median home value
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $56,137. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $338,700 (77% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,193 monthly, and 79.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63128, plus 6 more within St. Louis County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 63128

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63128.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 63128?

47.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$56,137

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63128 ranks nationally

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

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

$92,359 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,641

Total Housing Units

13,032

Occupied Units

609

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$338,700

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$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

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ZIP 63128 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 63128 ranks #8 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 63128 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 63128 ranks #7 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 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

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 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.

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