Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63139
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,789
- 2,261/sq mi High-density area
- $75,757
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Louis pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,261
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63139 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 63139 (Saint Louis, MO) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.2 in 2023 to 264.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63139 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 22,789 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 2,261 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63139 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,757 (13% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,008. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $209,600 (10% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,095; 62.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63139 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 63139
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63139.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 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 63139, 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
22,789
Population
10.1
Area (sq mi)
2,261
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63139?
36.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$75,757
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$52,008
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63139 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)
$75,757 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
12,457housing units
12,457
Total Housing Units
11,501
Occupied Units
956
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,600
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,095
Median Rent
1938
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63139 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 193 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 212 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 236 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 253 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 264 |
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 538 business establishments in ZIP 63139, employing approximately 8,962 people with a combined annual payroll of $509,910,000.
538
Businesses
8,962
Employees
$509.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 48 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 63139 vs 63143 →
ZIP 63139 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63116
Saint Louis (63116)
43,540 residents
- 63109
Saint Louis (63109)
26,946 residents
- 63139
Saint Louis (63139)
22,789 residents
- 63108
Saint Louis (63108)
21,568 residents
- 63112
Saint Louis (63112)
20,368 residents
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
18,656 residents
- 63105
Saint Louis (63105)
17,667 residents
- 63110 17,107
Saint Louis (63110)
17,107 residents
- 63143 9,678
Saint Louis (63143)
9,678 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63139 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63139 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63105
Saint Louis (63105)
$116,439 median income
- 63144
Saint Louis (63144)
$104,438 median income
- 63117
Saint Louis (63117)
$90,921 median income
- 63110
Saint Louis (63110)
$81,655 median income
- 63139
Saint Louis (63139)
$75,757 median income
- 63109
Saint Louis (63109)
$69,938 median income
- 63104
Saint Louis (63104)
$68,764 median income
- 63143
Saint Louis (63143)
$65,861 median income
- 63116
Saint Louis (63116)
$61,433 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63139 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63143 | Saint Louis, MO | 9,678 | 1.5 mi |
| 63109 | Saint Louis, MO | 26,946 | 1.8 mi |
| 63110 | Saint Louis, MO | 17,107 | 1.7 mi |
| 63116 | Saint Louis, MO | 43,540 | 2.5 mi |
| 63112 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,368 | 3.4 mi |
| 63117 | Saint Louis, MO | 9,163 | 2.5 mi |
| 63144 | Saint Louis, MO | 8,825 | 3.1 mi |
| 63105 | Saint Louis, MO | 17,667 | 3.1 mi |
| 63108 | Saint Louis, MO | 21,568 | 3.1 mi |
| 63104 | Saint Louis, MO | 18,656 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63139, 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 (22,789 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 63139 in?
ZIP code 63139 (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-29510.
What is the population of ZIP code 63139?
ZIP code 63139 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 22,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63139?
The median household income in ZIP 63139 is $75,757, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63139?
The median home value in ZIP 63139 is $209,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63139?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63139 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63139?
ZIP code 63139 has 538 business establishments employing approximately 8,962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63139?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63139 are: Accommodation and food services (81), Other services (except public administration) (74), Health care and social assistance (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63139?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63139 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 63139?
In ZIP code 63139, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.4% 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 63139?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63139 is 18.9 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 63139?
In ZIP code 63139, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63139?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63139 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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