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 High-density area
- $84,756
- Median income Above-median income area
- $301,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 63146 (Saint Louis, MO) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.6 in 2023 to 213.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,100. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $301,700 (58% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,359; 57.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63146 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 63146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63146.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
183 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
146 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
105 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
86 establishments
- Construction
Construction
82 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 63146?
38.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
18.0%
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?
$84,756
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$53,100
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63146 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)
$84,756 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
15,480housing units
15,480
Total Housing Units
14,551
Occupied Units
929
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,700
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 63146 vs 63043 →
ZIP 63146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63303
Saint Charles (63303)
45,834 residents
- 63017
Chesterfield (63017)
41,470 residents
- 63114
Saint Louis (63114)
36,201 residents
- 63146
Saint Louis (63146)
29,262 residents
- 63043
Maryland Heights (63043)
22,367 residents
- 63141
Saint Louis (63141)
20,593 residents
- 63131 16,769
Saint Louis (63131)
16,769 residents
- 63074 15,164
Saint Ann (63074)
15,164 residents
- 63132 13,988
Saint Louis (63132)
13,988 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63146 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63131
Saint Louis (63131)
$225,493 median income
- 63141
Saint Louis (63141)
$133,851 median income
- 63017
Chesterfield (63017)
$127,095 median income
- 63303
Saint Charles (63303)
$99,138 median income
- 63043
Maryland Heights (63043)
$91,509 median income
- 63132 $87,385
Saint Louis (63132)
$87,385 median income
- 63146 $84,756
Saint Louis (63146)
$84,756 median income
- 63044 $77,819
Bridgeton (63044)
$77,819 median income
- 63114 $55,870
Saint Louis (63114)
$55,870 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63146, 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 (29,262 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 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.
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