ZIP Code 63386
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West Alton · St. Charles County · Missouri
- Population
- 538
- Median income
- $110,250
- Median home value
- $157,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.8%
- Land area
- 80.3 sq mi
7/sq mi
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
Chicago
ZIP code 63386 in West Alton, Missouri has a population of 538. The median household income is $110,250, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $157,000, 44% below the US average. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 63386 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.3 square miles in West Alton, St. Charles County, Missouri. The area is home to 538 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 63386 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 63386 sits at $110,250 (65% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,176. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $157,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,375 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 63386 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Charles County, so you can benchmark 63386 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 63386
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63386.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 63386, West Alton, 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
538
Population
80.3
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63386?
36.6
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$110,250
Median Household Income
+65% vs state
$35,176
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
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?
223
Total Housing Units
159
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,000
Median Home Value
-18% vs state
$1,375
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 63386, employing approximately 300 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,900,000.
24
Businesses
300
Employees
$33.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 16.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
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 63386 vs 63034 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63034 | Florissant, MO | 17,761 | 4.2 mi |
| 63138 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,175 | 5.1 mi |
| 62035 | Godfrey, IL | 16,494 | 6.7 mi |
| 62024 | East Alton, IL | 9,775 | 6.4 mi |
| 63137 | Saint Louis, MO | 20,654 | 8.2 mi |
| 63033 | Florissant, MO | 43,000 | 6.1 mi |
| 62095 | Wood River, IL | 11,237 | 7.9 mi |
| 62002 | Alton, IL | 32,704 | 6.8 mi |
| 62018 | Cottage Hills, IL | 3,604 | 7.5 mi |
| 63136 | Saint Louis, MO | 48,560 | 9.1 mi |
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Official Data Resources for West Alton, MO
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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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