ZIP Code 63147
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Saint Louis · St. Louis County · Missouri
- Population
- 11,373
- Median income
- $41,182
- Median home value
- $79,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.1%
- Land area
- 15.1 sq mi
752/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 72% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.5
Chicago
ZIP code 63147 in Saint Louis, Missouri has a population of 11,373. The median household income is $41,182, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $79,000, 72% below the US average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63147 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.1 square miles in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. The area is home to 11,373 residents, producing a population density of 752 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 63147 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63147 sits at $41,182 (38% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $22,624. The poverty rate stands at 33.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $79,000 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $997 per month, and 58.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63147 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 63147 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 63147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$22,624
Per Capita Income
33.3%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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