ZIP Code 63137

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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri

Population
20,654

1,088/sq mi

Median income
$43,422

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$82,900

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 35.8

Land area
19.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 63137 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 20,654. The median household income is $43,422, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $82,900, 70% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.0 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 20,654 residents, producing a population density of 1,088 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 63137 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63137 sits at $43,422 (35% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $23,184. The poverty rate stands at 29.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $82,900 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,103 per month, and 47.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, 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 63137 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 63137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63137.

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 63137, 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

20,654

Population

19.0

Area (sq mi)

1,088

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63137?

35.8

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 11.2%
African American 83.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$43,422

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$23,184

Per Capita Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,420

Total Housing Units

8,104

Occupied Units

1,316

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.8%
Renter 52.2%

$82,900

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,103

Median Rent

1958

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

138

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+38%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63137 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +38% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 98
2021 +11.5% 110
2022 +11.4% 122
2023 +1.4% 124
2024 +11.9% 138

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 164 business establishments in ZIP 63137, employing approximately 1,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,700,000.

164

Businesses

1,296

Employees

$49.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 50 30.5%
Other services (except public administration) 21 12.8%
Retail trade 19 11.6%
Construction 13 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 7.9%
Wholesale trade 8 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.3%
Manufacturing 6 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.7%
Finance and insurance 5 3.0%
Industries not classified 4 2.4%

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 63137 vs 63136 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63136 Saint Louis, MO 48,560 2.7 mi
63147 Saint Louis, MO 11,373 3.8 mi
63138 Saint Louis, MO 20,175 3.7 mi
63107 Saint Louis, MO 11,912 6.0 mi
63135 Saint Louis, MO 21,334 4.7 mi
63115 Saint Louis, MO 20,775 5.0 mi
63106 Saint Louis, MO 11,883 7.3 mi
63120 Saint Louis, MO 10,296 5.0 mi
63033 Florissant, MO 43,000 4.7 mi
62090 Venice, IL 1,189 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63137 in?
ZIP code 63137 (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 63137?
ZIP code 63137 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 20,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63137?
The median household income in ZIP 63137 is $43,422, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63137?
The median home value in ZIP 63137 is $82,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63137 is African American at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63137?
ZIP code 63137 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 1,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63137 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63137?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63137 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 38%. 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 63137?
In ZIP code 63137, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 63137?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63137 is 24.9 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 63137?
In ZIP code 63137, approximately 47.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63137 is 29.2% 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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