ZIP Code 63129
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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 52,718
- Median income
- $94,888
- Median home value
- $295,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.4%
- Land area
- 54.0 sq mi
976/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.4
Chicago
ZIP code 63129 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 52,718. The median household income is $94,888, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $295,600, 6% above the US average. 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.0 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 52,718 residents, producing a population density of 976 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 63129 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63129 sits at $94,888 (42% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $49,033. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $295,600 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,108 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63129 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 63129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63129.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Construction
Construction
124 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 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 63129, 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
52,718
Population
54.0
Area (sq mi)
976
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63129?
44.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.5%
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?
$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
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?
21,975
Total Housing Units
21,301
Occupied Units
674
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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