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 High-density area
- $94,888
- Median income Above-median income area
- $295,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.4%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63129 (Saint Louis, MO) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.8 in 2023 to 217.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,033. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $295,600 (55% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,108.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63129 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 63129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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
21,975housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 63129
Saint Louis (63129)
52,718 residents
- 63123
Saint Louis (63123)
49,308 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
- 63109
Saint Louis (63109)
26,946 residents
- 63126 15,112
Saint Louis (63126)
15,112 residents
- 62236 12,562
Columbia (62236)
12,562 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63129 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63127
Saint Louis (63127)
$122,663 median income
- 62236
Columbia (62236)
$108,981 median income
- 63119
Saint Louis (63119)
$106,183 median income
- 63126
Saint Louis (63126)
$98,852 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
- 63109
Saint Louis (63109)
$69,938 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63129, 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 (52,718 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 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.
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