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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
$75,757
Median income
$209,600
Median home value
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $52,008. Poverty here runs at 7.0%, with unemployment measured at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $209,600 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,095 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units 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. To put 63139 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 63139?

36.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 12.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$52,008

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63139 ranks nationally

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

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

$75,757 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,457

Total Housing Units

11,501

Occupied Units

956

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$209,600

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63139 ranks #3 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 63139 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 63139 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
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

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63116 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 43,540
63109 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 26,946
63118 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 26,704
63108 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 21,568
63115 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 20,775
63112 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 20,368

Related Areas

St. Louis County Saint Louis, MO Missouri

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.

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