ZIP Code 63136

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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri

Population
48,560

1,772/sq mi

Median income
$41,154

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$84,400

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.8%

Median age 37.1

Land area
27.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 63136 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 48,560. The median household income is $41,154, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $84,400, 70% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.4 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 48,560 residents, producing a population density of 1,772 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 63136 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63136 sits at $41,154 (38% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $24,171. The poverty rate stands at 27.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $84,400 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,047 per month, and 46.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, 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 63136 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 63136

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63136.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

48,560

Population

27.4

Area (sq mi)

1,772

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63136?

37.1

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 5.6%
African American 89.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$24,171

Per Capita Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

22,095

Total Housing Units

17,457

Occupied Units

4,638

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.9%
Renter 53.1%

$84,400

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 63136 vs 63135 →

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Saint Louis, MO

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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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