Wentzville, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63385
St. Charles County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,750
- 206/sq mi High-density area
- $112,199
- Median income Above-median income area
- $347,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wentzville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 206
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63385 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 63385 (Wentzville, MO) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.4 in 2023 to 238.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63385 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wentzville, St. Charles County, Missouri, with 35,750 residents across 173.5 square miles, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63385 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,199 (68% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,323. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $347,200 (82% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,321.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Charles County, so 63385 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 63385
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wentzville, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63385.
- Construction
Construction
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
118 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
94 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 63385, Wentzville, 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
35,750
Population
173.5
Area (sq mi)
206
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63385?
38.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$112,199
Median Household Income
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$48,323
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63385 ranks nationally
Wentzville, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$112,199 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US 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
18,489housing units
18,489
Total Housing Units
18,106
Occupied Units
383
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,200
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$1,321
Median Rent
2006
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63385 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 157 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 203 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 225 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 238 |
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 1,031 business establishments in ZIP 63385, employing approximately 18,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,018,640,000.
1,031
Businesses
18,332
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 160 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 118 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 82 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.6% |
| Information | 11 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 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 63385 vs 63367 →
ZIP 63385 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63366
O Fallon (63366)
46,175 residents
- 63368
O Fallon (63368)
43,360 residents
- 63385
Wentzville (63385)
35,750 residents
- 63367
Lake Saint Louis (63367)
19,433 residents
- 63362 6,350
Moscow Mills (63362)
6,350 residents
- 63348 6,059
Foristell (63348)
6,059 residents
- 63341 3,530
Defiance (63341)
3,530 residents
- 63369 2,258
Old Monroe (63369)
2,258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63385 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63385 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63341
Defiance (63341)
$170,598 median income
- 63367
Lake Saint Louis (63367)
$137,648 median income
- 63368
O Fallon (63368)
$124,297 median income
- 63348
Foristell (63348)
$115,661 median income
- 63385
Wentzville (63385)
$112,199 median income
- 63366
O Fallon (63366)
$100,621 median income
- 63369
Old Monroe (63369)
$96,250 median income
- 63362
Moscow Mills (63362)
$88,977 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63385 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63385, 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 (35,750 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 63385 in?
ZIP code 63385 (Wentzville) is located in St. Charles County, Missouri. St. Charles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-charles-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63385?
ZIP code 63385 in Wentzville, MO has a population of 35,750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63385?
The median household income in ZIP 63385 is $112,199, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63385?
The median home value in ZIP 63385 is $347,200, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63385?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63385 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63385?
ZIP code 63385 has 1,031 business establishments employing approximately 18,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63385?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63385 are: Construction (160), Retail trade (118), Health care and social assistance (109). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63385?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63385 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 63385?
In ZIP code 63385, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 63385?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63385 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63385?
In ZIP code 63385, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63385?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63385 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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