Park Hills, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63601
St. Francois County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,656
- 114/sq mi High-density area
- $54,753
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Park Hills pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 114
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63601 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 63601 (Park Hills, MO) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.8 in 2023 to 186.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 63601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Park Hills, St. Francois County, Missouri, home to 16,656 residents across 146.4 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63601 reports a modest median household income of $54,753 (18% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,574. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,300 (34% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $768; owner occupancy is 65.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Francois County, so 63601 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 63601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Park Hills, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63601.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
33 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 63601, Park Hills, 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
16,656
Population
146.4
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63601?
37.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$54,753
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$27,574
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 63601 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Park Hills, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,753 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 948 Missouri 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
7,901housing units
7,901
Total Housing Units
6,847
Occupied Units
1,054
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,300
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$768
Median Rent
1973
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 63601 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 149 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 164 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 182 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 194 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 187 |
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 293 business establishments in ZIP 63601, employing approximately 3,572 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,452,000.
293
Businesses
3,572
Employees
$129.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 26 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.4% |
| Information | 7 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Educational 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 63601 vs 63653 →
ZIP 63601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63601
Park Hills (63601)
16,656 residents
- 63628
Bonne Terre (63628)
16,014 residents
- 63624 3,757
Bismarck (63624)
3,757 residents
- 63648 1,628
Irondale (63648)
1,628 residents
- 63637 1,329
Doe Run (63637)
1,329 residents
- 63653 1,206
Leadwood (63653)
1,206 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63628
Bonne Terre (63628)
$63,602 median income
- 63637
Doe Run (63637)
$54,926 median income
- 63601
Park Hills (63601)
$54,753 median income
- 63648
Irondale (63648)
$51,765 median income
- 63624
Bismarck (63624)
$41,984 median income
- 63653
Leadwood (63653)
$38,021 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63601 ranks #3 of 6 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 63601, 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 (16,656 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 63601 in?
ZIP code 63601 (Park Hills) is located in St. Francois County, Missouri. St. Francois County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-francois-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63601?
ZIP code 63601 in Park Hills, MO has a population of 16,656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63601?
The median household income in ZIP 63601 is $54,753, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63601?
The median home value in ZIP 63601 is $126,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63601 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63601?
ZIP code 63601 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 3,572 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63601 are: Other services (except public administration) (46), Retail trade (45), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 63601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 63601 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 63601?
In ZIP code 63601, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 63601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 63601 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63601?
In ZIP code 63601, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63601 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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