ZIP Code 63139

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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri

Population
22,789

2,261/sq mi

Median income
$75,757

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$209,600

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
51.4%

Median age 36.5

Land area
10.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 63139 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 22,789. The median household income is $75,757, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $209,600, 25% below the US average. 51.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63139 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.1 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 22,789 residents, producing a population density of 2,261 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 63139 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63139 sits at $75,757 (13% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $52,008. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 63139 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63139 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 63139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,789

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

2,261

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Saint Louis, MO

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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