ZIP Code 63144

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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri

Population
8,825

1,457/sq mi

Median income
$104,438

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$304,700

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
77.2%

Median age 36

Land area
6.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 63144 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 8,825. The median household income is $104,438, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $304,700, 10% above the US average. 77.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 63144 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.1 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 8,825 residents, producing a population density of 1,457 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 63144 against Missouri and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63144 sits at $104,438 (56% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $67,118. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $304,700 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,522 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63144 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63144 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 63144

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63144.

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 63144, 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

8,825

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

1,457

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63144?

36.0

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.2%
African American 4.5%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$104,438

Median Household Income

+56% vs state

$67,118

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 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 82.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,163

Total Housing Units

4,769

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%

$304,700

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$1,522

Median Rent

1957

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63144 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 176
2021 +9.9% 193
2022 +9.6% 212
2023 +4.1% 221
2024 +7.0% 236

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 685 business establishments in ZIP 63144, employing approximately 15,025 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,016,134,000.

685

Businesses

15,025

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 87 12.7%
Retail trade 84 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 65 9.5%
Finance and insurance 57 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 44 6.4%
Construction 43 6.3%
Wholesale trade 41 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 5.3%
Manufacturing 27 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.8%
Information 13 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.0%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 63144 vs 63117 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
63117 Saint Louis, MO 9,163 1.2 mi
63119 Saint Louis, MO 33,969 2.1 mi
63143 Saint Louis, MO 9,678 1.6 mi
63105 Saint Louis, MO 17,667 2.0 mi
63124 Saint Louis, MO 10,417 2.2 mi
63139 Saint Louis, MO 22,789 3.1 mi
63130 Saint Louis, MO 30,084 3.4 mi
63109 Saint Louis, MO 26,946 3.7 mi
63132 Saint Louis, MO 13,988 4.3 mi
63110 Saint Louis, MO 17,107 4.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63144 in?
ZIP code 63144 (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 63144?
ZIP code 63144 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 8,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63144?
The median household income in ZIP 63144 is $104,438, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63144?
The median home value in ZIP 63144 is $304,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63144 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63144?
ZIP code 63144 has 685 business establishments employing approximately 15,025 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63144 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Health care and social assistance (87), Retail trade (84). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63144?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63144 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 63144?
In ZIP code 63144, 82.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.2% 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 63144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63144 is 19.8 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 63144?
In ZIP code 63144, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63144 is 5.7% 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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