Saint Louis, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63147
St. Louis County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,373
- 752/sq mi High-density area
- $41,182
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Louis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 752
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63147 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 63147 (Saint Louis, MO) rose +59.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 114.6 in 2023 to 182.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63147 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, home to 11,373 residents across 15.1 square miles, a density of 752 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63147 reports a modest median household income of $41,182 (38% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,624. The poverty rate is 33.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,000 (59% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $997; owner occupancy is 58.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 63147 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 63147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63147.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 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 63147, 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
11,373
Population
15.1
Area (sq mi)
752
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63147?
47.5
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$41,182
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$22,624
Per Capita Income
33.3%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63147 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)
$41,182 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
4,451housing units
4,451
Total Housing Units
3,620
Occupied Units
831
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,000
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$997
Median Rent
1947
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
+59.3%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63147 have increased 59.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +24.5% | 120 |
| 2021 | – | 104 |
| 2022 | +30.2% | 135 |
| 2023 | -15.1% | 115 |
| 2024 | +59.3% | 183 |
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 289 business establishments in ZIP 63147, employing approximately 7,780 people with a combined annual payroll of $549,182,000.
289
Businesses
7,780
Employees
$549.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 57 | 19.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 14.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 63147 vs 63107 →
ZIP 63147 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63115
Saint Louis (63115)
20,775 residents
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
20,654 residents
- 63113
Saint Louis (63113)
13,167 residents
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
11,912 residents
- 63106
Saint Louis (63106)
11,883 residents
- 63147
Saint Louis (63147)
11,373 residents
- 63120
Saint Louis (63120)
10,296 residents
- 63103 6,900
Saint Louis (63103)
6,900 residents
- 63101 2,620
Saint Louis (63101)
2,620 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63147 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63101
Saint Louis (63101)
$66,678 median income
- 63107
Saint Louis (63107)
$43,625 median income
- 63137
Saint Louis (63137)
$43,422 median income
- 63147
Saint Louis (63147)
$41,182 median income
- 63103
Saint Louis (63103)
$40,943 median income
- 63113
Saint Louis (63113)
$39,913 median income
- 62090
Venice (62090)
$36,098 median income
- 63120
Saint Louis (63120)
$35,176 median income
- 63115
Saint Louis (63115)
$30,622 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63147 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63107 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,912 | 2.2 mi |
| 63115 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,775 | 1.6 mi |
| 63120 | Saint Louis, MO | 10,296 | 2.5 mi |
| 63106 | Saint Louis, MO | 11,883 | 3.6 mi |
| 63137 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,654 | 3.8 mi |
| 63103 | Saint Louis, MO | 6,900 | 4.5 mi |
| 63113 | Saint Louis, MO | 13,167 | 3.1 mi |
| 62090 | Venice, IL | 1,189 | 3.1 mi |
| 63155 | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 4.7 mi |
| 63101 | Saint Louis, MO | 2,620 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63147, 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 (11,373 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 63147 in?
ZIP code 63147 (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 63147?
ZIP code 63147 in Saint Louis, MO has a population of 11,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63147?
The median household income in ZIP 63147 is $41,182, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63147?
The median home value in ZIP 63147 is $79,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63147?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63147 is African American at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63147?
ZIP code 63147 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 7,780 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63147?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63147 are: Transportation and warehousing (57), Health care and social assistance (41), Wholesale trade (37). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63147?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63147 increased by 59.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 63147?
In ZIP code 63147, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 63147?
In ZIP code 63147, approximately 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63147?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63147 is 33.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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