Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63136
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,560
- 1,772/sq mi High-density area
- $41,154
- Median income Below-median income area
- $84,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,772
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63136 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63136 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 48,560 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 1,772 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63136 reports a modest median household income of $41,154 (38% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,171. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $84,400 (56% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $1,047; owner occupancy is 46.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, 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 63136 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 63136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63136.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
278 establishments
- Retail trade 107
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 56
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 51
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Finance and insurance 34
Finance and insurance
34 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 63136, 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
48,560
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
1,772
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63136?
37.1
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
1.2%
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?
$41,154
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$24,171
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63136 ranks nationally
Saint Louis, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$41,154 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
22,095housing units
22,095
Total Housing Units
17,457
Occupied Units
4,638
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,400
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,047
Median Rent
1959
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
+0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63136 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 112 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 130 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 148 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 165 |
| 2024 | +0.0% | 165 |
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 649 business establishments in ZIP 63136, employing approximately 9,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $768,462,000.
649
Businesses
9,720
Employees
$768.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 278 | 42.8% |
| Retail trade | 107 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 1.9% |
| Information | 12 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 63136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63136
Saint Louis (63136)
48,560 residents
- 63033
Florissant (63033)
43,000 residents
- 63121
Saint Louis (63121)
26,602 residents
- 63135
Saint Louis (63135)
21,334 residents
- 63115
Saint Louis (63115)
20,775 residents
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
20,654 residents
- 63134 13,638
Saint Louis (63134)
13,638 residents
- 63113 13,167
Saint Louis (63113)
13,167 residents
- 63147 11,373
Saint Louis (63147)
11,373 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63136 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63033
Florissant (63033)
$66,776 median income
- 63135
Saint Louis (63135)
$52,328 median income
- 63140
Saint Louis (63140)
$45,568 median income
- 63134
Saint Louis (63134)
$44,680 median income
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
$43,422 median income
- 63121
Saint Louis (63121)
$42,701 median income
- 63147
Saint Louis (63147)
$41,182 median income
- 63136
Saint Louis (63136)
$41,154 median income
- 63113
Saint Louis (63113)
$39,913 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63136 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63135 | Saint Louis, MO | 21,334 | 2.2 mi |
| 63120 | Saint Louis, MO | 10,296 | 3.6 mi |
| 63137 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,654 | 2.7 mi |
| 63140 | Saint Louis, MO | 294 | 3.4 mi |
| 63033 | Florissant, MO | 43,000 | 3.7 mi |
| 63121 | Saint Louis, MO | 26,602 | 3.4 mi |
| 63115 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,775 | 4.4 mi |
| 63134 | Saint Louis, MO | 13,638 | 4.6 mi |
| 63147 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,373 | 4.1 mi |
| 63113 | Saint Louis, MO | 13,167 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63136, 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 (48,560 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 63136 in?
ZIP code 63136 (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 63136?
ZIP code 63136 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 48,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63136?
The median household income in ZIP 63136 is $41,154, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63136?
The median home value in ZIP 63136 is $84,400, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63136 is African American at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63136?
ZIP code 63136 has 649 business establishments employing approximately 9,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63136 are: Health care and social assistance (278), Retail trade (107), Other services (except public administration) (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63136?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63136 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 63136?
In ZIP code 63136, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 63136?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63136 is 25.2 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 63136?
In ZIP code 63136, approximately 46.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63136 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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