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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63135

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

21,334
1,314/sq mi
$52,328
Median income
$107,400
Median home value
24.4%
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.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,314
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63135 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 21,334 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 1,314 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63135 reports a modest median household income of $52,328 (22% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,248. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Median home value sits at $107,400 (44% below the state average), median rent at $1,170 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Louis County, letting you compare 63135 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 63135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63135.

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 63135, 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

21,334

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

1,314

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63135?

35.9

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 29.7%
African American 64.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$52,328

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$30,248

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63135 ranks nationally

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

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

$52,328 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,104

Total Housing Units

7,997

Occupied Units

1,107

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.2%
Renter 45.8%

$107,400

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,170

Median Rent

1955

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63135 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 118
2021 +17.3% 138
2022 +8.3% 149
2023 +7.6% 161
2024 +8.0% 174

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 240 business establishments in ZIP 63135, employing approximately 1,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,618,000.

240

Businesses

1,728

Employees

$70.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 75 31.3%
Other services (except public administration) 34 14.2%
Retail trade 31 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 25 10.4%
Construction 11 4.6%
Manufacturing 9 3.8%
Wholesale trade 8 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.3%
Finance and insurance 7 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.9%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 63135 vs 63140 →

ZIP 63135 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 63135 ranks #4 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 63135 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 63135 ranks #3 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 1.5 mi
63121 Saint Louis, MO 26,602 3.0 mi
63136 Saint Louis, MO 48,560 2.2 mi
63134 Saint Louis, MO 13,638 2.6 mi
63033 Florissant, MO 43,000 3.4 mi
63133 Saint Louis, MO 8,161 4.8 mi
63137 Saint Louis, MO 20,654 4.7 mi
63120 Saint Louis, MO 10,296 4.6 mi
63112 Saint Louis, MO 20,368 6.4 mi
63034 Florissant, MO 17,761 6.8 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 63135 in? ▼
ZIP code 63135 (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 63135? ▼
ZIP code 63135 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 21,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63135 is $52,328, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63135 is $107,400, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63135 is African American at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63135? ▼
ZIP code 63135 has 240 business establishments employing approximately 1,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63135 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Other services (except public administration) (34), Retail trade (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63135? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63135 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 63135? ▼
In ZIP code 63135, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 63135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63135 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 63135? ▼
In ZIP code 63135, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63135 is 22.4% 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.