Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63138
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,175
- 424/sq mi High-density area
- $56,096
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- 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.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 424
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63138 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63138 (Saint Louis, MO) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 151.4 in 2023 to 160.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63138 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 20,175 residents across 47.5 square miles, a density of 424 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63138 reports a modest median household income of $56,096 (16% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,043. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,100 (27% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $1,161; owner occupancy is 49.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, 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 63138 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 63138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63138.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 15
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 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 63138, 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
20,175
Population
47.5
Area (sq mi)
424
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63138?
33.1
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
1.8%
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?
$56,096
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$30,043
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63138 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Saint Louis, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,096 34th percentile higher than 34% of 948 Missouri 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
9,082housing units
9,082
Total Housing Units
7,339
Occupied Units
1,743
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,100
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,161
Median Rent
1969
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63138 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 125 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 137 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 159 |
| 2023 | -4.8% | 151 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 161 |
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 158 business establishments in ZIP 63138, employing approximately 1,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,614,000.
158
Businesses
1,791
Employees
$63.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 33.5% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
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 63138 vs 63137 →
ZIP 63138 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
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
43,735 residents
- 63033
Florissant (63033)
43,000 residents
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
20,654 residents
- 63138
Saint Louis (63138)
20,175 residents
- 63034 17,761
Florissant (63034)
17,761 residents
- 63147 11,373
Saint Louis (63147)
11,373 residents
- 62087 2,087
South Roxana (62087)
2,087 residents
- 62048 1,459
Hartford (62048)
1,459 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63138 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63138 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63386
West Alton (63386)
$110,250 median income
- 63034
Florissant (63034)
$103,905 median income
- 63033
Florissant (63033)
$66,776 median income
- 62087
South Roxana (62087)
$60,214 median income
- 62040
Granite City (62040)
$60,031 median income
- 63138
Saint Louis (63138)
$56,096 median income
- 63137 $43,422
Saint Louis (63137)
$43,422 median income
- 63147 $41,182
Saint Louis (63147)
$41,182 median income
- 63136 $41,154
Saint Louis (63136)
$41,154 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63138 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63137 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,654 | 3.7 mi |
| 62048 | Hartford, IL | 1,459 | 4.6 mi |
| 63033 | Florissant, MO | 43,000 | 5.1 mi |
| 63386 | West Alton, MO | 538 | 5.1 mi |
| 62087 | South Roxana, IL | 2,087 | 6.4 mi |
| 63136 | Saint Louis, MO | 48,560 | 5.7 mi |
| 63147 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,373 | 7.4 mi |
| 62090 | Venice, IL | 1,189 | 9.0 mi |
| 62040 | Granite City, IL | 43,735 | 6.4 mi |
| 63034 | Florissant, MO | 17,761 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63138, 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 (20,175 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 63138 in?
ZIP code 63138 (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 63138?
ZIP code 63138 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 20,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63138?
The median household income in ZIP 63138 is $56,096, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63138?
The median home value in ZIP 63138 is $139,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63138?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63138 is African American at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63138?
ZIP code 63138 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 1,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63138?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63138 are: Health care and social assistance (53), Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63138?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63138 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 63138?
In ZIP code 63138, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 63138?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63138 is 24.6 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 63138?
In ZIP code 63138, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63138?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63138 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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