ZIP Code 63386

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West Alton · St. Charles County · Missouri

Population
538

7/sq mi

Median income
$110,250

▲ 45% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,000

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.8%

Median age 36.6

Land area
80.3 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 63386?

36.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63386 in?
ZIP code 63386 (West Alton) 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 63386?
ZIP code 63386 in West Alton, MO has a population of 538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63386?
The median household income in ZIP 63386 is $110,250, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63386?
The median home value in ZIP 63386 is $157,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63386?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63386 is White at 96.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63386?
ZIP code 63386 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63386?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63386 are: Retail trade (5), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4), Utilities (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63386?
In ZIP code 63386, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 63386?
In ZIP code 63386, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63386?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63386 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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