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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63134

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

13,638
640/sq mi
$44,680
Median income
$94,700
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Louis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
640
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63134 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63134 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, home to 13,638 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 640 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63134 reports a modest median household income of $44,680 (33% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $21,678. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $94,700 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,138 per month, and 54.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63134 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 63134

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63134.

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 63134, 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

13,638

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

640

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63134?

28.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 19.4%
African American 62.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$44,680

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$21,678

Per Capita Income

31.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63134 ranks nationally

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

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

$44,680 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,545

Total Housing Units

4,851

Occupied Units

694

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.5%
Renter 45.5%

$94,700

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,138

Median Rent

1957

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63134 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +18.6% 139
2021 +15.2% 160
2022 +12.8% 181
2023 +9.2% 197
2024 +5.1% 207

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 317 business establishments in ZIP 63134, employing approximately 21,824 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,953,270,000.

317

Businesses

21,824

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 60 18.9%
Retail trade 31 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 31 9.8%
Wholesale trade 29 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 29 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 22 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.0%
Manufacturing 15 4.7%
Finance and insurance 15 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 4.7%
Construction 14 4.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 2.5%
Utilities 4 1.3%
Educational services 3 0.9%
Industries not classified 3 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 63134 vs 63140 →

ZIP 63134 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 63134 ranks #0 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 63134 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 63134 ranks #9 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
63140 Saint Louis, MO 294 1.3 mi
63135 Saint Louis, MO 21,334 2.6 mi
63114 Saint Louis, MO 36,201 3.0 mi
63074 Saint Ann, MO 15,164 2.6 mi
63031 Florissant, MO 48,212 4.8 mi
63121 Saint Louis, MO 26,602 3.5 mi
63042 Hazelwood, MO 19,602 3.7 mi
63136 Saint Louis, MO 48,560 4.6 mi
63130 Saint Louis, MO 30,084 5.5 mi
63132 Saint Louis, MO 13,988 5.0 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 63134 in? ▼
ZIP code 63134 (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 63134? ▼
ZIP code 63134 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 13,638 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63134? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63134 is $44,680, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63134? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63134 is $94,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63134? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63134 is African American at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63134? ▼
ZIP code 63134 has 317 business establishments employing approximately 21,824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63134? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63134 are: Health care and social assistance (60), Retail trade (31), Transportation and warehousing (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63134? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63134 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 63134? ▼
In ZIP code 63134, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 63134? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63134 is 21.2 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 63134? ▼
In ZIP code 63134, approximately 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63134? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63134 is 31.4% 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.