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Saint Louis, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63146

St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,262
810/sq mi
$84,756
Median income
$301,700
Median home value
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Louis pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
810
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63146 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 29,262 residents across 36.1 square miles, a density of 810 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63146 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,756 (27% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $53,100. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $301,700 (58% above the state average), median rent at $1,359 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Louis County, letting you compare 63146 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 63146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63146.

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 63146, 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

29,262

Population

36.1

Area (sq mi)

810

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63146?

38.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

18.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 13.1%
Asian 16.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$84,756

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$53,100

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 63146 ranks nationally

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

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

$84,756 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,480

Total Housing Units

14,551

Occupied Units

929

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$301,700

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,359

Median Rent

1974

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 63146 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 154
2021 +8.6% 167
2022 +11.9% 187
2023 +12.2% 210
2024 +1.9% 214

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 1,056 business establishments in ZIP 63146, employing approximately 27,092 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,899,546,000.

1,056

Businesses

27,092

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 183 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 146 13.8%
Wholesale trade 105 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 86 8.1%
Construction 82 7.8%
Finance and insurance 78 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 65 6.2%
Retail trade 63 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 4.6%
Accommodation and food services 42 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 37 3.5%
Manufacturing 31 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 29 2.8%
Information 28 2.6%
Educational services 16 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 63146 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 63146 ranks #4 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 63146 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 63146 ranks #7 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
63043 Maryland Heights, MO 22,367 2.2 mi
63141 Saint Louis, MO 20,593 2.9 mi
63045 Earth City, MO 3 4.9 mi
63131 Saint Louis, MO 16,769 5.8 mi
63017 Chesterfield, MO 41,470 4.7 mi
63303 Saint Charles, MO 45,834 4.7 mi
63074 Saint Ann, MO 15,164 5.0 mi
63114 Saint Louis, MO 36,201 6.0 mi
63044 Bridgeton, MO 10,568 5.5 mi
63132 Saint Louis, MO 13,988 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

63021 standard
Ballwin, MO
Pop: 56,261
63129 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 52,718
63123 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 49,308
63136 standard
Saint Louis, MO
Pop: 48,560
63031 standard
Florissant, MO
Pop: 48,212
63026 standard
Fenton, MO
Pop: 44,124

Related Areas

St. Louis County Saint Louis, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63146 in? ▼
ZIP code 63146 (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 63146? ▼
ZIP code 63146 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 29,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63146 is $84,756, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63146? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63146 is $301,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63146 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63146? ▼
ZIP code 63146 has 1,056 business establishments employing approximately 27,092 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63146? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63146 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (183), Health care and social assistance (146), Wholesale trade (105). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63146? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63146 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 63146? ▼
In ZIP code 63146, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.7% 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 63146? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63146 is 20.5 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 63146? ▼
In ZIP code 63146, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63146 is 7.7% 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.