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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
$56,096
Median income
$139,100
Median home value
15.6%
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.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th 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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,043. Local economic indicators show a 14.6% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $139,100 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,161 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Louis County, letting you compare 63138 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 63138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63138.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 63138?

33.1

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 15.2%
African American 79.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$30,043

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63138 ranks nationally

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

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

$56,096 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,082

Total Housing Units

7,339

Occupied Units

1,743

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.9%
Renter 50.1%

$139,100

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63138 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 63138 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 63138 ranks #6 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
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

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 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.

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