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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63129

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

52,718
976/sq mi
$94,888
Median income
$295,600
Median home value
42.4%
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 and unusually populous area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
976
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63129 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 52,718 residents across 54.0 square miles, a density of 976 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63129 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,888 (42% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $49,033. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. Housing costs here run $295,600 for a typical home value (55% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,108 a month; 79.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63129, 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 63129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63129.

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 63129, 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

52,718

Population

54.0

Area (sq mi)

976

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63129?

44.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$94,888

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$49,033

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63129 ranks nationally

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

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

$94,888 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%

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

What does housing look like?

21,975

Total Housing Units

21,301

Occupied Units

674

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$295,600

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1981

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63129 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 152
2021 +8.4% 165
2022 +14.6% 189
2023 +4.1% 197
2024 +10.5% 217

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 1,029 business establishments in ZIP 63129, employing approximately 10,796 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,619,000.

1,029

Businesses

10,796

Employees

$463.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 144 14.0%
Construction 124 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 109 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing 97 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 88 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 78 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 7.1%
Finance and insurance 72 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 5.7%
Wholesale trade 51 5.0%
Manufacturing 16 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Information 10 1.0%
Educational services 9 0.9%

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 63129 vs 63125 →

ZIP 63129 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 63129 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63129 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 63129 ranks #5 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
63125 Saint Louis, MO 32,201 4.6 mi
63128 Saint Louis, MO 29,356 4.1 mi
63010 Arnold, MO 35,439 4.3 mi
63123 Saint Louis, MO 49,308 6.4 mi
62236 Columbia, IL 12,562 5.9 mi
63053 Kimmswick, MO 62 6.6 mi
63126 Saint Louis, MO 15,112 7.2 mi
63109 Saint Louis, MO 26,946 9.0 mi
63119 Saint Louis, MO 33,969 9.3 mi
63127 Saint Louis, MO 4,939 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63021 standard
Ballwin, MO
Pop: 56,261
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
63033 standard
Florissant, MO
Pop: 43,000

Related Areas

St. Louis County Saint Louis, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63129 in? ▼
ZIP code 63129 (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 63129? ▼
ZIP code 63129 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 52,718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63129 is $94,888, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63129 is $295,600, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63129 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63129? ▼
ZIP code 63129 has 1,029 business establishments employing approximately 10,796 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63129 are: Retail trade (144), Construction (124), Health care and social assistance (109). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63129 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 63129? ▼
In ZIP code 63129, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 63129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63129 is 25.4 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 63129? ▼
In ZIP code 63129, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63129 is 6.6% 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.