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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63137

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

20,654
1,088/sq mi
$43,422
Median income
$82,900
Median home value
14.2%
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.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,088
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63137 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63137 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 20,654 residents across 19.0 square miles, a density of 1,088 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63137 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $82,900 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,103 monthly, and 47.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 63137, plus 6 more within St. Louis County, give a clearer read than the 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 63137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,654

Population

19.0

Area (sq mi)

1,088

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 63137 ranks nationally

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

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

$43,422 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 63137 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 63137 ranks #5 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 63137 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 63137 ranks #5 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.