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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
$41,182
Median income
$79,000
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Missouri average), while per-capita income is $22,624. Poverty here runs at 33.3%, with unemployment measured at 8.1%. The typical home here is valued at $79,000 (59% below the state average); renters pay a median of $997 monthly, and 58.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 63147 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 63147?

47.5

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 5.4%
African American 90.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

How ZIP 63147 ranks nationally

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

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

$41,182 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

Owner 58.0%
Renter 42.0%

$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 63147 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 63147 ranks #6 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 63147 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 63147 ranks #4 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
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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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.