ZIP Code 63301
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Saint Charles · St. Charles County · Missouri
- Population
- 48,514
- Median income
- $85,308
- Median home value
- $267,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.2%
- Land area
- 228.9 sq mi
212/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 63301 in Saint Charles, Missouri has a population of 48,514. The median household income is $85,308, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $267,600, 4% below the US average. 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 228.9 square miles in Saint Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri. The area is home to 48,514 residents, producing a population density of 212 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 63301 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63301 sits at $85,308 (28% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $43,801. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $267,600 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,154 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Charles County, so you can benchmark 63301 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 63301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63301.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
192 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
181 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
169 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
164 establishments
- Construction
Construction
126 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 63301, Saint Charles, 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
48,514
Population
228.9
Area (sq mi)
212
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63301?
38.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
5.5%
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?
$85,308
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$43,801
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
22,896
Total Housing Units
21,462
Occupied Units
1,434
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,600
Median Home Value
+40% vs state
$1,154
Median Rent
1977
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63301 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 165 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 182 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 207 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 226 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 239 |
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 1,368 business establishments in ZIP 63301, employing approximately 23,854 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,289,702,000.
1,368
Businesses
23,854
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 192 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 181 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 169 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 164 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 126 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 74 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 64 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.8% |
| Information | 20 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.2% |
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 63301 vs 63045 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63045 | Earth City, MO | 3 | 6.5 mi |
| 63044 | Bridgeton, MO | 10,568 | 6.8 mi |
| 63043 | Maryland Heights, MO | 22,367 | 9.3 mi |
| 63373 | Portage Des Sioux, MO | 603 | 6.1 mi |
| 62037 | Grafton, IL | 1,993 | 10.1 mi |
| 63042 | Hazelwood, MO | 19,602 | 6.9 mi |
| 63031 | Florissant, MO | 48,212 | 7.1 mi |
| 62036 | Golden Eagle, IL | 704 | 7.5 mi |
| 63303 | Saint Charles, MO | 45,834 | 9.4 mi |
| 62013 | Brussels, IL | 552 | 8.8 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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