63049 ZIP Code — High Ridge, MO

Jefferson County, Missouri

ZIP code 63049 is located in High Ridge, Missouri, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 24.92 square miles and serves a population of 17,455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 636.

About ZIP code 63049

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,631. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63049 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,455

population

24.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
High Ridge	Acceptable
High Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63025 Eureka (3.7 mi) 63026 Fenton (4.5 mi) 63088 Valley Park (5.5 mi) 63051 House Springs (5.9 mi) 63099 Fenton (6.2 mi) 63021 Ballwin (6.3 mi) 63010 Arnold (8.2 mi) 63127 Saint Louis (8.2 mi) 63052 Imperial (8.2 mi) 63040 Wildwood (8.4 mi) 63128 Saint Louis (8.6 mi) 63011 Ballwin (9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,455
Population density	700 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	24.92 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.4741
Longitude	-90.5380
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	636

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	36.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	35.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	24.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

17,455

Population

700

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$83,631

Median household income

$40,709

Per capita income

$194,700

Median home value

$959

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

6,181

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

420

Under 5

415

512

5–9

505

541

10–14

534

564

15–19

556

436

20–24

430

1,016

25–34

1,002

1,302

35–44

1,285

1,332

45–54

1,315

581

55–59

573

604

60–64

597

936

65–74

923

357

75–84

352

185

85+

182

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,727	21.4%
18 and over	13,728	78.6%
65 and over	2,935	16.8%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Asian 1.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,039	88.5%
Two or more races	961	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	667	3.7%
Asian	223	1.2%
Black or African American	90	0.5%
Other race	86	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	26	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	36.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	35.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	24.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$83,631

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 25.9%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,700
Median rent / month	$959
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.2%
Electricity	57.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,517	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	595	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,243	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,324	19.8%
Households with children under 18	2,099	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,100	31.4%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	27.2%
Married	54.5%	52.3%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%
Widowed	2.8%	9.5%
Divorced	12.5%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	160	4.3%
Kindergarten	151	4.1%
Elementary school	1,863	50.1%
High school	1,009	27.1%
College / grad school	537	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 15.3%

Professional & management 10.6%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Construction 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	26.1%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,039	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,620	95.2%
Spanish	233	1.4%
Other Indo-European	81	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	116	0.7%
Other languages	36	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,073	97.8%
Born in same state	17,022	97.5%
Born in different state	13,782	79.0%
Foreign born	51	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	382	2.2%
Not a US citizen	283	74.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,396	19.5%
French	2,057	11.8%
Arab	794	4.5%
Polish	256	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	167	1%
Irish	144	0.8%
German	29	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	93.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63049

What city is ZIP code 63049 in?

ZIP code 63049 is primarily assigned to High Ridge, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63049 in?

ZIP code 63049 falls within Jefferson County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63049 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 63049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63049?

The median home value in ZIP code 63049 is $194,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 63049?

ZIP code 63049 has an estimated population of 17,455 residents, with a density of 700 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63049?

The median household income in ZIP code 63049 is $83,631, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63049 in?

ZIP code 63049 observes the CST timezone.