63042 ZIP Code — Hazelwood, MO
Saint Louis County, Missouri
ZIP code 63042 is located in Hazelwood, Missouri, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 10.36 square miles and serves a population of 18,143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 314.
About ZIP code 63042
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $48,986.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
18,143
population
10.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
63042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 63042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hazelwood | Acceptable |
| Hazelwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
63031 Florissant (1.7 mi)
63044 Bridgeton (2.6 mi)
63134 Saint Louis (4.2 mi)
63074 Saint Ann (4.6 mi)
63140 Saint Louis (5 mi)
63043 Maryland Heights (5.6 mi)
63301 Saint Charles (5.6 mi)
63135 Saint Louis (5.7 mi)
63033 Florissant (6.1 mi)
63114 Saint Louis (6.5 mi)
63034 Florissant (6.8 mi)
63146 Saint Louis (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,143 |
| Population density | 1,751 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 189 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.7925 |
| Longitude | -90.3870 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 314 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.4% | 36.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 30.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 23.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 10.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
18,143
Population
1,751
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$48,986
Median household income
$29,150
Per capita income
$131,900
Median home value
$961
Median monthly rent
51.2%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
11.0%
Unemployment
5,335
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
607
Under 5
699
507
5–9
585
296
10–14
341
494
15–19
569
1,053
20–24
1,213
1,238
25–34
1,427
914
35–44
1,052
916
45–54
1,056
488
55–59
562
639
60–64
737
764
65–74
880
361
75–84
416
153
85+
176
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,655 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 14,488 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,750 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.7%
Black or African American
39.2%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
1.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,474 | 45.7% |
| Black or African American | 7,258 | 39.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,604 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 512 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 381 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 295 | 1.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.4% | 36.1% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 30.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 23.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 10.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
15.8%
$35k–$50k
18.7%
$50k–$75k
24.5%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k+
0.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.9% |
| $200k+ | 0.6% |
| Median income | $48,986 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
37.4%
$150k–$200k
23.8%
$200k–$300k
10.0%
$300k–$500k
0.8%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,900 |
| Median rent / month | $961 |
| Owner occupied | 51.2% |
| Renter occupied | 48.8% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 54.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 36.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% |
| 3 or more | 9.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.2% |
| Electricity | 29.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,282 | 26.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 620 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,932 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,843 | 44.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,061 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,309 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.9% | 38.3% |
| Married | 35.6% | 27.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 20.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
32.6%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 224 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 251 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,223 | 32.7% |
| High school | 769 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,277 | 34.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
15.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Professional & management
8.5%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Other services
4.5%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Construction
2.2%
Public administration
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.4% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 13.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
28.9%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 845 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.5% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| No insurance | 16.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,837 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 382 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 121 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 232 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,133 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 17,065 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 13,674 | 75.4% |
| Foreign born | 68 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,010 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 660 | 65.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,421 | 13.3% |
| French | 947 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 585 | 3.2% |
| German | 195 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 83 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 48 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 47 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.8% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63042
What city is ZIP code 63042 in?
ZIP code 63042 is primarily assigned to Hazelwood, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 63042 in?
ZIP code 63042 falls within Saint Louis County, Missouri.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63042?
17% of residents in ZIP code 63042 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63042?
The median home value in ZIP code 63042 is $131,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 63042?
ZIP code 63042 has an estimated population of 18,143 residents, with a density of 1,752 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 63042?
The median household income in ZIP code 63042 is $48,986, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 63042 in?
ZIP code 63042 observes the CST timezone.