Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63143
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,678
- 1,893/sq mi High-density area
- $65,861
- Median income Near-median income area
- $236,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Louis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,893
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63143 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63143 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, home to 9,678 residents across 5.1 square miles, a density of 1,893 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63143 reports a modest median household income of $65,861 (1% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,762. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $236,300 (24% above the average Missouri ZIP), with only 43.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $971.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63143 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 63143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63143.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 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 63143, 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
9,678
Population
5.1
Area (sq mi)
1,893
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63143?
34.7
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
8.0%
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?
$65,861
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$44,762
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63143 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)
$65,861 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
5,198housing units
5,198
Total Housing Units
4,825
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,300
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$971
Median Rent
1945
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63143 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 220 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 241 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 266 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 300 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 298 |
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 441 business establishments in ZIP 63143, employing approximately 7,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $489,366,000.
441
Businesses
7,569
Employees
$489.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 64 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 44 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 3.0% |
| Information | 10 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
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 63143 vs 63139 →
ZIP 63143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63123
Saint Louis (63123)
49,308 residents
- 63119
Saint Louis (63119)
33,969 residents
- 63130
Saint Louis (63130)
30,084 residents
- 63109
Saint Louis (63109)
26,946 residents
- 63139
Saint Louis (63139)
22,789 residents
- 63105 17,667
Saint Louis (63105)
17,667 residents
- 63110 17,107
Saint Louis (63110)
17,107 residents
- 63143 9,678
Saint Louis (63143)
9,678 residents
- 63117 9,163
Saint Louis (63117)
9,163 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63143 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63143 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
- 63119
Saint Louis (63119)
$106,183 median income
- 63144
Saint Louis (63144)
$104,438 median income
- 63117
Saint Louis (63117)
$90,921 median income
- 63130
Saint Louis (63130)
$85,823 median income
- 63110
Saint Louis (63110)
$81,655 median income
- 63123
Saint Louis (63123)
$77,055 median income
- 63139
Saint Louis (63139)
$75,757 median income
- 63109
Saint Louis (63109)
$69,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63143 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63139 | Saint Louis, MO | 22,789 | 1.5 mi |
| 63117 | Saint Louis, MO | 9,163 | 1.5 mi |
| 63144 | Saint Louis, MO | 8,825 | 1.6 mi |
| 63105 | Saint Louis, MO | 17,667 | 2.3 mi |
| 63109 | Saint Louis, MO | 26,946 | 2.3 mi |
| 63119 | Saint Louis, MO | 33,969 | 2.3 mi |
| 63130 | Saint Louis, MO | 30,084 | 3.7 mi |
| 63110 | Saint Louis, MO | 17,107 | 3.0 mi |
| 63123 | Saint Louis, MO | 49,308 | 4.3 mi |
| 63133 | Saint Louis, MO | 8,161 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63143, 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 (9,678 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 63143 in?
ZIP code 63143 (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 63143?
ZIP code 63143 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 9,678 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63143?
The median household income in ZIP 63143 is $65,861, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63143?
The median home value in ZIP 63143 is $236,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63143 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63143?
ZIP code 63143 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 7,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63143 are: Retail trade (64), Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63143 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 63143?
In ZIP code 63143, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63143?
In ZIP code 63143, approximately 43.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63143 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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